Shakespeare And The Elizabethan Dramatists (1905)

Shakespeare And The Elizabethan Dramatists is a book written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, first published in 1905. The book is a collection of Coleridge's lectures on Shakespeare and other Elizabethan playwrights, delivered at the Royal Institution in London in the early 19th century. The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on Shakespeare's plays, analyzing their themes, characters, and language. Coleridge provides insightful commentary on some of Shakespeare's most famous plays, including Hamlet, Macbeth, and King Lear. He also discusses Shakespeare's use of language and how it contributes to the emotional impact of his plays.The second part of the book examines the works of other Elizabethan playwrights, including Christopher Marlowe, Ben Jonson, and John Webster. Coleridge discusses their contributions to the development of English drama and compares their styles to Shakespeare's.Throughout the book, Coleridge offers his own interpretations and criticisms of the plays and playwrights he discusses. His writing is insightful and engaging, and provides a valuable perspective on the works of some of the greatest writers in English literature. Shakespeare And The Elizabethan Dramatists is a must-read for anyone interested in Shakespeare, Elizabethan drama, or English literature in general. It is a timeless work that continues to be widely read and studied today.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.