Shakespeare: A Critical Study of his Mind and Art by Edward Dowden

Shakespeare: A Critical Study of his Mind and Art by Edward Dowden

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Making the connection between Shakespeare's work and his personality, this book observes the growth of the playwright's intellect and character from youth to full maturity. Dowden demonstrates how investigating the different periods of Shakespeare's life as an artist allows us to better understand Shakespeare's character and genius.

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Shakespeare: A Critical Study of his Mind and Art by Edward Dowden

Dowden's critical study of 1875 approaches Shakespeare from the human side, showing how Shakespeare the man is visible through his art. Moving from Shakespeare's early plays to his late period, and grouping the plays according to key stages in his career, the book traces the growth of Shakespeare's intellect and character from youth to full maturity. Dowden does not seek to align Shakespeare with any particular single character from his plays, but sees aspects of Shakespeare in many of his dramatic creations, demonstrating how Shakespeare represents many different sides of human life. The reader is provided with an insight into the questions at the forefront of Shakespeare's mind, his most intense moments of inspiration and his discoveries about human life. Outlining the differences between the youthful Shakespeare and Shakespeare as a mature and experienced man, the book enables us to better understand Shakespeare's character and genius.
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ISBN 13 9781108000765
ISBN 10 1108000762
Title Shakespeare: A Critical Study of his Mind and Art
Author Edward Dowden
Series Cambridge Library Collection - Shakespeare And Renaissance Drama
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 2009-07-20
Number of pages 448
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.