Lectures On English History And Tragic Poetry: As Illustrated By Shakespeare

Lectures on English History and Tragic Poetry: As Illustrated by Shakespeare is a book written by Henry Reed. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical context of Shakespeare's plays, particularly his tragedies. The author explores the political and social events that shaped the Elizabethan era and how they influenced Shakespeare's writing. The book also examines the themes of tragedy in Shakespeare's works, including the role of fate, the struggle between good and evil, and the consequences of ambition. Reed's lectures provide insights into the characters, plot, and language of Shakespeare's plays, making this book a valuable resource for students and scholars of English literature. Overall, Lectures on English History and Tragic Poetry: As Illustrated by Shakespeare offers a fascinating exploration of the intersection between history and literature in the works of one of the greatest playwrights of all time.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.