Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Lectures On English History And Tragic Poetry: As Illustrated By Shakespeare"" by Henry Reed is a collection of lectures that explores the intersection of English history and tragic poetry, as exemplified by the works of William Shakespeare. The book provides an in-depth analysis of Shakespeare's plays, examining their historical context and the ways in which they reflect the cultural and political climate of their time. The lectures cover a range of topics, including the Tudor dynasty, the English Civil War, and the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, as well as Shakespeare's use of language, character development, and themes of love, power, and betrayal. Overall, this book offers a fascinating insight into the world of Shakespearean tragedy, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and literature of England.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.
