Name: the dramatic works of william shakspeare; with notes ... selected from the most eminent commentators: to which is prefixed a life of the author, by th
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the dramatic works of william shakspeare; with notes ... selected from the most eminent commentators: to which is prefixed a life of the author, by th

Type

Physical Book

Author

William Shakespeare

William Harness

Publisher

British Library, Historical Print Editions

Year

2011

Language

English

Pages

476

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

18.9 x 24.6 x 2.4 cm

Weight

0.84 kg.

ISBN

1241540705

ISBN13

9781241540708

Synopsis "the dramatic works of william shakspeare; with notes ... selected from the most eminent commentators: to which is prefixed a life of the author, by th"

Title: The Dramatic Works of William Shakspeare; with notes ... selected from the most eminent commentators: to which is prefixed a life of the author, by the Rev. W. Harness, etc.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The POETRY & DRAMA collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The books reflect the complex and changing role of literature in society, ranging from Bardic poetry to Victorian verse. Containing many classic works from important dramatists and poets, this collection has something for every lover of the stage and verse. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Shakespeare, William; Harness, William; 1825. 8 vol.; 8 . 642.g.13-20.

William Shakespeare

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William Shakespeare (Stratford-upon-Avon, c. April 23, 1564jul. - Ibid., April 23/May 3, 1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor. Often known as the Bard of Avon (or simply the Bard), he is considered the most important writer in the English language and one of the most famous in world literature.

According to the Encyclopædia Britannica, "Shakespeare is generally acknowledged as the greatest of all time writers, a unique figure in the history of literature. The fame of other poets, such as Homer and Dante Alighieri, or novelists such as Leo Tolstoy or Charles Dickens, has transcended national barriers, but none has achieved the reputation of Shakespeare, whose works today are read and performed more frequently and in more countries than ever. The prophecy of one of his great contemporaries, Ben Jonson, has thus been fulfilled: 'Shakespeare does not belong to one age but to eternity'".

Among his most notable works are Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. His ability to portray the complexities of human nature, along with his mastery in the use of verse and language, has made him a timeless figure.

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