Lectures Chiefly On The Dramatic Literature Of The Age Of Elizabeth (1821)

Lectures Chiefly On The Dramatic Literature Of The Age Of Elizabeth is a book written by William Hazlitt and published in 1821. The book is a collection of lectures that Hazlitt delivered on the dramatic literature of the Elizabethan era. The lectures cover a wide range of topics related to the plays and playwrights of the time, including William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Ben Jonson, and John Webster. Hazlitt provides insightful analysis of the themes, characters, and language used in these plays, and provides historical context for understanding their significance. The book is considered a classic work of literary criticism and is still widely read and studied today. Hazlitt's writing style is engaging and accessible, making the book a great resource for anyone interested in the literature of the Elizabethan era or in the history of English 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.