Characters of Shakespeare's PlaysIn 'Characters of Shakespeare's Plays' by William Hazlitt, readers are taken on a profound exploration of the characters that inhabit the world of Shakespeare. Hazlitt delves deep into the psychological complexities of Shakespeare's creations, providing intricate analyses of each character's motives, emotions, and unique traits. Through Hazlitt's eloquent prose and astute observations, readers gain a deeper understanding of the literary brilliance and human depth of Shakespeare's characters, making this book an invaluable resource for scholars and Shakespeare enthusiasts alike. Hazlitt's keen insights offer a fresh perspective on these iconic figures, shedding new light on their timeless relevance in the literary world. William Hazlitt, a renowned literary critic and essayist, brings his vast knowledge and passion for literature to 'Characters of Shakespeare's Plays'. His dedication to dissecting Shakespeare's characters reveals Hazlitt's profound understanding of human nature and the art of storytelling. It is this expertise that makes Hazlitt's analysis a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their appreciation for Shakespearean works. I highly recommend 'Characters of Shakespeare's Plays' to readers who wish to enhance their understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare's timeless characters. Hazlitt's insightful commentary and engaging writing style make this book a captivating and enlightening read for both scholars and enthusiasts of Shakespearean literature. |
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... feels all the while that his sympathy with Shakespeare is being stimulated and his understanding promoted: but it scarcely yields either the light or the music which Hazlitt communicates in his later and more famous essays. For the ...
... feels all the while that his sympathy with Shakespeare is being stimulated and his understanding promoted: but it scarcely yields either the light or the music which Hazlitt communicates in his later and more famous essays. For the ...
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... feels so - and thinks that all who profess to love poetry should feel so likewise ...... .. He seems pretty ... FEELINGS . ' To surrender to great art was , for him , and defnitely , a part of the critic's function- ' A genuine criticism ...
... feels so - and thinks that all who profess to love poetry should feel so likewise ...... .. He seems pretty ... FEELINGS . ' To surrender to great art was , for him , and defnitely , a part of the critic's function- ' A genuine criticism ...
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... feels, that each character is a species, instead of being an individual. He in fact found the general species or DIDACTIC form in Shakespeare's characters, which was all he sought or cared for; he did not find the individual traits, or ...
... feels, that each character is a species, instead of being an individual. He in fact found the general species or DIDACTIC form in Shakespeare's characters, which was all he sought or cared for; he did not find the individual traits, or ...
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... feelings while enlarging their scope and at the same time enlarging his resources of comparison and illustration . Hazlitt , who had something like a genius for felicitous , apposite quotation , and steadily bettered it as he grew older ...
... feelings while enlarging their scope and at the same time enlarging his resources of comparison and illustration . Hazlitt , who had something like a genius for felicitous , apposite quotation , and steadily bettered it as he grew older ...
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... feeling steals into our souls; of all the imperceptible advantages which it there gains; of all the stratagems by which every other passion is made subservient to it, till it becomes the sole tyrant of our desires and our aversions." Of ...
... feeling steals into our souls; of all the imperceptible advantages which it there gains; of all the stratagems by which every other passion is made subservient to it, till it becomes the sole tyrant of our desires and our aversions." Of ...
Contents
CYMBELINE | |
JULIUS CASESAR | |
OTHELLO | |
TIMON OF ATHENS | |
TROILUS AND CRESSIDA | |
ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA | |
LEAR | |
RICHARD II | |
HENRY IV | |
HENRY VI | |
RICHARD III | |
HENRY VIII | |
TWELFTH NIGHT OR WHAT YOU WILL | |
THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA | |
HAMLET | |
THE TEMPEST | |
THE MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM | |
ROMEO AND JULIET | |
THE WINTERS TALE | |
ALLS WELL THAT ENDS WELL | |
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING | |
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