| Author |
Hazlitt, William, 1778-1830 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Quiller-Couch, Arthur, 1863-1944 |
| Title |
Characters of Shakespeare's Plays
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Cymbeline -- Macbeth -- Julius Caesar -- Othello -- Timon of Athens -- Coriolanus -- Troilus and Cressida -- Antony and Cleopatra -- Hamlet -- The tempest -- The midsummer night's dream -- Romeo and Juliet -- Lear -- Richard II -- Henry IV in two parts -- Henry V -- Henry VI in three parts -- Richard III -- Henry VIII -- King John -- Twelfth night; or, What you will -- The two gentlemen of Verona -- The merchant of Venice -- The winter's tale -- All's well that ends well -- Love's labour's lost -- Much ado about nothing -- As you like it -- The taming of the shrew -- Measure for measure -- The merry wives of Windsor -- The comedy of errors -- Doubtful plays of Shakespeare -- Poems and sonnets.
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| Credits |
Produced by Steve Harris, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Characters of Shakespeare's Plays" by William Hazlitt is a critical analysis written in the early 19th century. This work explores the nuances of various characters from Shakespeare's plays, providing an in-depth examination of their traits, motivations, and relationships. Hazlitt’s admiration for Shakespeare is palpable, as he seeks to illustrate the playwright’s genius in character creation and dramatic artistry. The opening of the book sets the stage for Hazlitt's profound examination of Shakespeare's characters. It highlights Hazlitt's own background, his encounters with influential literary figures like Coleridge, and the intellectual environment of his time. Hazlitt's love for Shakespeare's characters emerges as he prepares to delve into a discussion on plays such as "Cymbeline," "Macbeth," and "Julius Caesar," among others, expressing his intention to showcase how each character reflects deeper philosophical themes and human emotions. This introduction serves not only as a backdrop to the author's analysis but also as a testament to Hazlitt's belief that understanding these characters is vital for grasping the broader human experience portrayed in Shakespeare's works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Characters
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5085 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 29, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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