Shakespeare And Voltaire

by Thomas Raynesford Lounsbury

Book Overview

Shakespeare and Voltaire is a book written by Thomas R. Lounsbury that explores the literary and philosophical connections between two of the greatest writers in history - William Shakespeare and Voltaire. The book examines the similarities and differences in their writing styles, as well as their shared interest in themes such as human nature, religion, and politics. Lounsbury delves into the works of both writers, analyzing their characters, plots, and ideas, and offering insights into their respective worldviews. He also explores the influence that Shakespeare and Voltaire had on each other, as well as on the wider literary and cultural landscape. Written in an engaging and accessible style, Shakespeare and Voltaire is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature and ideas.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430498439
• ISBN13: 9781430498438
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 1.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"