The Shakespeare Canon

by J.M. Robertson

Book Overview

The Shakespeare Canon is a comprehensive analysis of the complete works of William Shakespeare, written by J.M. Robertson. The book offers a detailed examination of each of Shakespeare's plays and sonnets, with a focus on their literary and historical context, as well as their critical reception over time. Robertson also offers his own interpretations of Shakespeare's works, drawing on his extensive knowledge of Elizabethan and Jacobean literature and culture. The book is aimed at both scholars and general readers interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Shakespeare's enduring legacy and influence on English literature. Overall, The Shakespeare Canon is an essential resource for anyone seeking to explore the breadth and depth of Shakespeare's writing.1922. These studies in the Shakespeare Canon are submitted not as the result of uniformly assured results, but as the outcome of much protracted effort to reach testable and tested opinions. The main theses are set forward with confirmed conviction. Contents: origination of Henry V; origination of Julius Caesar; authorship of Richard III; with an epilogue on the character problem.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: 1162589558
• ISBN13: 9781162589558
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"