Publisher's Synopsis
""Essays on Shakespeare's Dramatic Characters, with an Illustration of Shakespeare's Representation of National Characters in that of Fluellen"" is a book written by William Richardson in 1812. The book is a collection of essays that analyze the characters in William Shakespeare's plays, focusing on their personalities, motivations, and actions. The essays cover a wide range of characters, from the tragic heroes like Hamlet and Macbeth to the comedic characters like Falstaff and Bottom. In addition to the character analysis, the book also includes a detailed examination of Shakespeare's portrayal of national characters, using the character of Fluellen from the play ""Henry V"" as an example. Richardson argues that Shakespeare's representation of national characters is not limited to stereotypes, but rather reflects a deep understanding of the cultural and historical context of each character. Overall, ""Essays on Shakespeare's Dramatic Characters"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of Shakespeare's plays and characters. The book provides insightful analysis and a unique perspective on Shakespeare's representation of national characters.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.
