Lectures Chiefly On The Dramatic Literature Of The Age Of Elizabeth (1821)Kessinger Publishing, 2009 - 366 pages Lectures Chiefly On The Dramatic Literature Of The Age Of Elizabeth is a collection of lectures delivered by the renowned English literary critic and essayist, William Hazlitt, in 1820. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the dramatic literature of the Elizabethan era, with a particular focus on the works of William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and Ben Jonson. Hazlitt's lectures cover a wide range of topics, including the historical context of the plays, their themes and characters, and their literary and dramatic techniques. He explores the complex relationships between the plays and their audiences, and provides insightful commentary on the social and political issues of the time. The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Elizabethan drama. In the first part, Hazlitt discusses the origins and development of Elizabethan drama, and provides an overview of the major playwrights of the era. The second part is devoted to a detailed analysis of the works of Shakespeare, while the third part focuses on the plays of Marlowe and Jonson. Throughout the book, Hazlitt's prose is characterized by his characteristic wit, insight, and passion for literature. He draws on his extensive knowledge of the plays, as well as his own experiences as a theater-goer and critic, to provide a rich and engaging analysis of Elizabethan drama. Lectures Chiefly On The Dramatic Literature Of The Age Of Elizabeth is considered one of Hazlitt's most important works, and remains a valuable resource for scholars and students of Elizabethan drama.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. |
