Illustrations Of Shakespeare And Of Ancient Manners, With Dissertations On The Clowns And Fools Of Shakespeare

""Illustrations of Shakespeare and of Ancient Manners, with Dissertations on the Clowns and Fools of Shakespeare"" is a book written by Francis Douce. It is a comprehensive study of the works of William Shakespeare and the social and cultural context in which they were written. The book contains detailed illustrations of Shakespeare's plays and characters, as well as discussions of the historical and cultural influences that shaped his writing. Additionally, the book includes dissertations on the role of clowns and fools in Shakespeare's plays, exploring their significance and impact on the overall themes and messages of the works. This book is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the works of Shakespeare and the cultural context in which they were produced.On The Collection Of Popular Tales Entitled Gesta Romanorum; And On The English Morris Dance.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.