Mr. Johnson's Preface To His Edition Of Shakespeare's Plays (1765) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166280031)

Mr. Johnson's Preface to His Edition of Shakespeare's Plays (1765) is a literary work authored by Samuel Johnson, an English writer, poet, and literary critic. The book is a preface to Johnson's edition of Shakespeare's plays, which he edited and published in 1765. In the preface, Johnson discusses the challenges he faced in editing Shakespeare's plays, including the inconsistencies in the original texts and the difficulty in interpreting some of the language. He also provides his opinions on Shakespeare's works, including his strengths and weaknesses as a writer. The book is not only a valuable resource for those interested in Shakespearean literature but also an important work in the history of English literary criticism. Johnson's preface is considered a landmark in the study of Shakespeare's plays and has been widely praised for its insights and analysis. Overall, Mr. Johnson's Preface to His Edition of Shakespeare's Plays (1765) is an essential read for anyone interested in Shakespearean literature, literary criticism, or the history of English literature.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.

Author: Samuel Johnson
ISBN-10: 1166280039
ISBN-13: 9781166280031
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 74
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d