Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Shakespeare: Enquiries into the Originality of his Dramatic Plots and Characters is a book written by Augustine Skottowe. This book is a detailed account of the life of William Shakespeare, the renowned English playwright and poet. Skottowe delves into the originality of Shakespeare's plays, analyzing the plots and characters to determine their sources of inspiration. The book provides insights into the life and times of Shakespeare, including his upbringing, education, and career as a playwright. It also explores the social and political context of his plays, and how they reflected the issues and concerns of his era. Skottowe's analysis of Shakespeare's works is comprehensive and thorough. He examines the sources of inspiration for each of Shakespeare's plays, including classical literature, historical events, and contemporary culture. He also analyzes the characters in Shakespeare's plays, exploring their motivations, personalities, and relationships. Overall, The Life of Shakespeare: Enquiries into the Originality of his Dramatic Plots and Characters is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of William Shakespeare. It provides a detailed and insightful analysis of his plays, shedding light on the genius and originality of one of the greatest writers in the English language.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.