The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (eBook)

William Shakespeare (Autor)

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2022
1500 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654739042-8 (EAN)

Infos

In 'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare', readers are presented with a comprehensive collection of the esteemed author's plays, sonnets, and poems. Shakespeare's literary style is characterized by its rich language, complex characters, and timeless themes of love, betrayal, and power. His works are often studied for their deep insights into human nature and societal issues, making them essential pieces of literature in the English canon. The inclusion of all his pieces provides readers with a holistic view of Shakespeare's writing evolution and showcases his mastery of diverse genres. Shakespeare's versatile writing spans from tragedies like 'Hamlet' to comedies like 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', providing readers with a range of emotions and themes to explore. Scholars often analyze his works in historical, political, and psychological contexts to uncover the underlying meanings and messages within his texts. The depth and breadth of 'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare' make it a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature and the complexities of human experience.

Autor

William Shakespeare, the preeminent figure in English literature, was born in April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon to John and Mary Shakespeare. Shakespeare's inestimable contributions to literature encompass a rich array of plays and poetry that have been studied, adapted, and celebrated for centuries. His opus includes comedies like 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and 'Twelfth Night,' tragedies such as 'Hamlet,' 'Othello,' and 'King Lear,' as well as historical works like 'Henry IV' and 'Richard III.' Shakespeare's works, often compiled in volumes like 'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare,' reveal a profound understanding of human nature and the complexities of life, which has remained relevant through the ages. His mastery of the English language and dramatic technique has earned him the appellation 'The Bard of Avon.' As a playwright, he expanded the dramatic potential of characterisation, plot, language, and genre, significantly influencing the development of English drama and poetry. His sonnets, a collection of 154 poems, explore themes of love, beauty, time, and mortality, cementing his reputation as a gifted poet as well. Despite the passage of time, Shakespeare's literature endures as a cornerstone of the English literary canon, continuing to captivate academics, theatre practitioners, and readers around the globe. His legacy is woven into the very fabric of cultural history, ensuring his place as a synonymous legend with literary excellence.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Dramatik / Theater
• Schlagworte: Arthur Miller • August Strindberg • Charles Dickens • cultural legacy • dramatic poetry • Elizabethan drama • english literature classics • English Renaissance • George Bernard Shaw • Goethe • Historical plays by Shakespeare • human emotions • Ibsen • Jane Austen • literary classic • Oscar Wilde • Poetic Masterpieces • Poetry of Shakespeare • Samuel Beckett • scholarly edition • Shakespearean comedies • shakespearean plays • Shakespearean scholarship • Shakespearean sonnets • Shakespearean tragedies • Shakespeare's complete works • timeless literature • Tolkien • Tragedies of Shakespeare