"Notes to Shakespeare — Volume 01: Comedies" by Samuel Johnson is a detailed exploration of Shakespeare's comedies, penned in the 1700s. It shines a light on the comedic works of Shakespeare through thoughtful examination, giving readers a richer grasp of the words, their meaning, and the story's place in history. Readers discover the impact of Johnson's work to Shakespeare, and how his insights are sometimes unknown. The preface looks into the history of Johnson's writing on Shakespeare, his changing views, and his distinct take on the plays. The book lays out Johnson's main ideas, such as his understanding of language, story ideas, and what characters truly want, setting the stage for close looks at plays such as "The Tempest," while aiming to clarify unclear areas and pointing out Shakespeare's skill and historical environment.
Notes to Shakespeare — Volume 01: Comedies
By Samuel Johnson
Travel back in time to discover a brilliant scholar's notes on the greatest playwright in the English language.
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About the AuthorSamuel Johnson, often called Dr Johnson, was an English writer who made lasting contributions as a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, literary critic, sermonist, biographer, editor, and lexicographer. The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography calls him "arguably the most distinguished man of letters in English history".
Samuel Johnson, often called Dr Johnson, was an English writer who made lasting contributions as a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, literary critic, sermonist, biographer, editor, and lexicographer. The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography calls him "arguably the most distinguished man of letters in English history".
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