Shakespeare's Predecessors In The English Drama (1884)

Shakespeare's Predecessors In The English Drama is a book written by John Addington Symonds in 1884. The book is a comprehensive study of the English drama before Shakespeare's time, and explores the works of various playwrights who were Shakespeare's predecessors. Symonds examines the works of these playwrights in detail, discussing their themes, plots, characters, and style. He also provides historical context for each playwright, discussing the political and social climate of the time and how it influenced their work. The book covers a range of playwrights, including Christopher Marlowe, Thomas Kyd, John Lyly, and George Peele, among others. Symonds argues that these playwrights were instrumental in shaping the English drama and paving the way for Shakespeare's success. He also discusses the influence of classical literature and mythology on these playwrights and how they incorporated these themes into their work. Shakespeare's Predecessors In The English Drama is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the development of the English drama.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.