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An Essay on the Writings and Genius of Shakespear

- Compared with the Greek and French Dramatic Poets: With Some Remarks upon the Misrepresentations of Monsieur de Voltaire

About An Essay on the Writings and Genius of Shakespear

This 1769 work is a spirited defence of Shakespeare against the criticism of Voltaire, who claimed that his work was inferior to that of modern French dramatists. Voltaire is especially condemned for his efforts to measure Shakespeare against Corneille using an inadequate French translation of the English dramatist's work.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781108083911
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 252
  • Published:
  • March 28, 2018
  • Dimensions:
  • 215x140x19 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 25 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 6, 2024

Description of An Essay on the Writings and Genius of Shakespear

This 1769 work is a spirited defence of Shakespeare against the criticism of Voltaire, who claimed that his work was inferior to that of modern French dramatists. Voltaire is especially condemned for his efforts to measure Shakespeare against Corneille using an inadequate French translation of the English dramatist's work.

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