"Tolstoy on Shakespeare: A Critical Essay on Shakespeare" by Leo Tolstoy is an argumentative paper where Tolstoy shares his disapproval of William Shakespeare's plays, especially "King Lear." Tolstoy explains that, contrary to popular belief, he finds Shakespeare's work confusing and unappealing, despite trying to understand it for many years. He believes celebrating Shakespeare's work is a mistake and describes how he will analyze "King Lear" to point out what he sees as faults and unnatural writing in Shakespeare's stories, intending to question the play's value and impact on readers.
Tolstoy on Shakespeare: A Critical Essay on Shakespeare
By Leo Tolstoy
A renowned writer makes a controversial case against a legendary playwright, dissecting a famous tragedy to expose what he believes are its artistic flaws.
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About the AuthorCount Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential authors of all time. He received nominations for the Nobel Prize in Literature every year from 1902 to 1906 and for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901, 1902, and 1909.
Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential authors of all time. He received nominations for the Nobel Prize in Literature every year from 1902 to 1906 and for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901, 1902, and 1909.
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