Tolstoy On Shakespeare

Tolstoy On Shakespeare: A Critical Essay On Shakespeare is a book written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy. In this book, Tolstoy provides a detailed analysis of William Shakespeare's plays, examining their themes, characters, and overall literary style. Tolstoy's critique of Shakespeare is particularly interesting, as he argues that Shakespeare's work is not only overrated, but also lacks moral depth and coherence. Tolstoy also takes issue with Shakespeare's portrayal of historical figures, arguing that they are often distorted or misrepresented. Despite his criticisms, Tolstoy acknowledges Shakespeare's influence on literature and acknowledges his importance in the canon of English literature. Overall, Tolstoy On Shakespeare provides a unique perspective on one of the most celebrated authors in history, and is a must-read for anyone interested in literary criticism or Shakespeare studies.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.