The Shakespeare Key: Unlocking The Treasures Of His Style, Elucidating The Peculiarities Of His Construction And Displaying The Beauties Of His Expression

Clarke, Charles Cowden; Clarke, Mary Cowden

ISBN 10: 1163133183 / ISBN 13: 9781163133187

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Seller Inventory # I-9781163133187

Synopsis:

The Shakespeare Key is a comprehensive guide to understanding the works of William Shakespeare. Written by Charles Cowden Clarke, a prominent scholar of Shakespeare's works, the book aims to unlock the treasures of Shakespeare's writing style, elucidate the peculiarities of his construction, and display the beauties of his expression. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of Shakespeare's writing. The first part explores Shakespeare's language and style, providing readers with a detailed analysis of his use of words, phrases, and metaphors. The second part delves into the structure of Shakespeare's plays, examining the way in which he constructs his plots, characters, and themes. The third and final part of the book looks at the beauty of Shakespeare's expression, exploring the way in which he uses language to create vivid and memorable images.Throughout the book, Clarke provides numerous examples from Shakespeare's plays, illustrating his points with quotes and passages. He also includes a glossary of Shakespearean terms, as well as a list of recommended readings for those who wish to delve deeper into the subject.Overall, The Shakespeare Key is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand and appreciate the works of one of the greatest writers in the English language. Clarke's insightful analysis and clear writing style make this book accessible to both scholars and casual readers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Shakespeare Key: Unlocking The Treasures...
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New