Publisher's Synopsis
Questions on Shakespeare, Part 2: The First Histories, Poems, Comedies (1910) is a book written by Albert Harris Tolman. The book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the works of William Shakespeare. It is a continuation of the first part of the book, which focuses on the tragedies of Shakespeare.In this second part, Tolman explores the first histories, poems, and comedies of Shakespeare. He provides a detailed analysis of the themes, characters, and literary techniques used by Shakespeare in these works. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a particular play or poem.The first section of the book deals with the histories, including works such as Henry VI, Richard III, and Henry IV. The second section focuses on the poems, including Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece. The final section of the book is dedicated to the comedies, including The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Taming of the Shrew, and A Midsummer Night's Dream.Throughout the book, Tolman provides readers with a series of questions that encourage them to think critically about the works of Shakespeare. These questions are designed to help readers understand the meaning and significance of the plays and poems, and to appreciate the literary techniques used by Shakespeare.Overall, Questions on Shakespeare, Part 2: The First Histories, Poems, Comedies (1910) is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in understanding the works of William Shakespeare. It is a must-read for students, scholars, and anyone who appreciates the beauty and complexity of Shakespeare's writing.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.
