{"product_id":"preface-to-shakespeare-samuel-johnson-9781023012676","title":"Preface to Shakespeare","description":"\u003cp\u003eSamuel Johnson's \"Preface to Shakespeare\" remains a cornerstone of English literary criticism, offering profound insights into the enduring genius of William Shakespeare. Johnson's critical essay explores Shakespeare's dramatic art, examining his strengths and weaknesses with unparalleled clarity and depth. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis influential work delves into Shakespeare's masterful portrayal of human nature, his use of language, and his adherence to (or departure from) dramatic conventions. Johnson's astute observations on Shakespeare's tragedies, comedies, and histories have shaped critical understanding for centuries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA must-read for anyone interested in Shakespeare, literary criticism, or the history of English literature, \"Preface to Shakespeare\" provides a window into the mind of one of the greatest literary figures reflecting on another. It's a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone seeking a deeper appreciation of Shakespeare's works.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Samuel Johnson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1023012677\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781023012676\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 58\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.21lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.12d","brand":"Samuel Johnson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48153377341695,"sku":"9781023012676","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2a2ca94a-dbf9-4b40-b108-b4e466552cf8.jpg?v=1770783075","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/preface-to-shakespeare-samuel-johnson-9781023012676","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}