Shakespeare in Fact and in Criticism - Appleton Morgan - Bog

Shakespeare in Fact and in Criticism is a book written by Lewis Morgan and William Appleton that explores the life and works of William Shakespeare. The book is divided into two parts: the first part provides a comprehensive biography of Shakespeare, drawing on historical records and contemporary accounts to paint a detailed portrait of the playwright's life and times. The second part of the book focuses on critical analysis of Shakespeare's plays, examining themes, characters, and literary techniques used by the author. The authors also explore the ways in which Shakespeare's works have been interpreted and adapted over time, from the Restoration era to the present day. The book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of Shakespearean literature, as well as anyone interested in the life and works of one of the greatest playwrights in history.1888. The purpose of this work is to protest against what seems to the author to be cruel and unusual punishment which Shakespeare is meeting at the hands of esthetic critics. These esthetes have fallen to counting his lines, his syllables and endings; from this numeration to conceiving a certain algebra and from this algebra demonstrating the period and chronology of each work.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.