An Essay On The Writings And Genius Of Shakespeare, Compared With The Greek And French Dramatic Poets; With Some Remarks Upon The Misrepresentations Of De Voltaire

""An Essay On The Writings And Genius Of Shakespeare, Compared With The Greek And French Dramatic Poets; With Some Remarks Upon The Misrepresentations Of De Voltaire"" is a literary work written by Elizabeth Robinson Montagu. The book delves into the comparison of the works of William Shakespeare with those of Greek and French dramatic poets. It also includes critical analysis of the misrepresentations of Shakespeare by the renowned French writer and philosopher, Voltaire. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of Shakespeare's writing and comparing it with the works of Greek and French poets. The author argues that Shakespeare's genius lies in his ability to capture the complexities of human nature and emotions, which surpasses the works of his contemporaries. Montagu also provides a detailed analysis of Voltaire's criticisms of Shakespeare's works, highlighting the inaccuracies and biases in his opinions. She argues that Voltaire's criticisms are based on a limited understanding of Shakespeare's works and that his opinions should not be taken at face value.Overall, ""An Essay On The Writings And Genius Of Shakespeare, Compared With The Greek And French Dramatic Poets; With Some Remarks Upon The Misrepresentations Of De Voltaire"" is a valuable literary work that provides a comprehensive analysis of Shakespeare's writings and his place in the literary canon. It also sheds light on the biases and inaccuracies in the criticisms of Shakespeare by his contemporaries.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.