Publisher's Synopsis
""School Lectures on the Electra of Sophocles and Macbeth"" is a book written by Arthur Herman Gilkes and first published in 1880. The book is a collection of lectures that were originally delivered to students in the classroom setting. The lectures focus on two classic works of literature - Sophocles' ""Electra"" and Shakespeare's ""Macbeth"". In the first part of the book, Gilkes provides an in-depth analysis of ""Electra"", a Greek tragedy that tells the story of a woman seeking revenge for her father's murder. Gilkes examines the characters, themes, and motifs in the play and offers insights into the cultural and historical context in which it was written. The second part of the book is devoted to ""Macbeth"", one of Shakespeare's most famous plays. Gilkes explores the play's themes of ambition, guilt, and the supernatural, and provides a detailed analysis of the characters and their motivations. He also discusses the historical context in which the play was written and the ways in which it reflects the political and social issues of its time. Overall, ""School Lectures on the Electra of Sophocles and Macbeth"" is a valuable resource for students and scholars of literature who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of these two classic works. Gilkes' lectures provide a thoughtful and insightful analysis of the plays and offer a wealth of information about their historical and cultural contexts.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.
