Rich's Apolonius And Silla: An Original Of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night (1912)

Rich's Apolonius and Silla: An Original of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night is a book written by Morton Luce and published in 1912. The book is a critical analysis of a play titled Apolonius and Silla, which is believed to have been written by a playwright named Rich in the 16th century. Luce argues that this play was the source of inspiration for Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, a popular comedy play. The book provides a detailed analysis of the plot, characters, and themes of Apolonius and Silla, and compares them with those of Twelfth Night. Luce also discusses the historical context in which both plays were written, and how they reflect the social and cultural norms of their time. The author argues that Rich's play was a significant influence on Shakespeare's work, and that it deserves more recognition and attention from scholars and theater enthusiasts. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English drama and the evolution of Shakespeare's plays.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.