Biographies Of Shakespeare, Pope, Goethe, And Schiller - Thomas de Quincey - Bog

""Biographies of Shakespeare, Pope, Goethe, and Schiller: And on the Political Parties of Modern England"" is a book written by Thomas De Quincey and published in 1863. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of four of the most prominent literary figures of the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries - William Shakespeare, Alexander Pope, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Friedrich Schiller. Each biography provides a detailed account of the life, works, and literary contributions of these four writers, shedding light on their literary genius and the impact they had on the literary world. The book also explores the political climate of modern England, with a particular focus on the major political parties of the time, including the Whigs and the Tories. Through his insightful analysis and detailed research, De Quincey offers readers a unique perspective on the lives and works of these literary giants, as well as a glimpse into the political landscape of England during the 19th century. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of literature and politics, and a must-read for fans of Shakespeare, Pope, Goethe, and Schiller.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.