Shakespeare's Pericles and Apollonius of Tyre

by Albert Henry Smyth

Book Overview

Shakespeare's Pericles and Apollonius of Tyre is a book written by Albert H. Smyth that explores the similarities and differences between two plays: William Shakespeare's Pericles and the lesser-known play Apollonius of Tyre. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of both plays, examining their themes, characters, and plot structures. Smyth also delves into the historical context of the plays, exploring the literary traditions that influenced their creation. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in Shakespearean literature or the history of English drama. It is written in the English language and is suitable for both scholars and general readers.1898. A study in comparative literature. The Apollonius Saga is known to nearly every language of Europe. The long line of translations, imitations, romances, ballads and plays ends at the last in the culminating splendor of Shakespeare's Pericles Prince of Tyre. The Story of Apollonius; The Origin of the Story; German Versions, Dutch Ballad; Modern Greek Versions; Correlated Stories. Woodcut illustrations depicting story.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: 1162578149
• ISBN13: 9781162578149
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"