Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""The English of Shakespeare: Illustrated in a Philological Commentary on his Julius Caesar"" by George L. Craik is a comprehensive guide to the language and literary techniques used by William Shakespeare in his play ""Julius Caesar"". The author provides a detailed analysis of the play's language, including its syntax, grammar, and vocabulary, and explains how Shakespeare uses these elements to create meaning and effect.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the play's language, such as the use of metaphors, puns, and wordplay, as well as the historical and cultural context in which the play was written. The author also includes a glossary of archaic and unusual words used in the play, along with their meanings and origins.Throughout the book, the author provides numerous examples from the text of ""Julius Caesar"" to illustrate his points and to help readers better understand the language and literary techniques used by Shakespeare. The book is also illustrated with diagrams and charts that help to explain complex ideas and concepts.Overall, ""The English of Shakespeare: Illustrated in a Philological Commentary on his Julius Caesar"" is an invaluable resource for anyone studying Shakespeare's language and literature, and provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the greatest playwrights of all time.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.