Eighteenth Century Essays On Shakespeare - Hardcover

""Eighteenth Century Essays on Shakespeare"" is a compilation of essays written by various scholars during the 18th century, exploring the works of William Shakespeare. The book is edited by David Nichol Smith, a renowned Shakespearean scholar, and includes essays from notable writers such as Samuel Johnson, Alexander Pope, and Samuel Richardson. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including Shakespeare's language, characters, and themes, as well as his place in literary history. The book provides valuable insight into the 18th-century interpretation of Shakespeare's plays and the cultural context in which they were written. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Shakespearean studies or the history of literary criticism.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.