Introduction to Shakespearian Study (1877)

""Introduction to Shakespearian Study"" is a book written by Frederick Gard Fleay in 1877. The book serves as an introductory guide to the study of William Shakespeare's works. It covers a wide range of topics, including the historical context of Shakespeare's plays, his language, his sources, his characters, and his themes. Fleay begins by providing a brief biography of Shakespeare, discussing his life and works. He then delves into the historical context of Shakespeare's plays, examining the political, social, and cultural climate of Elizabethan England. Fleay also discusses the language of Shakespeare's plays, explaining the nuances of his vocabulary and syntax. The book goes on to explore the sources of Shakespeare's plays, examining the literary and historical texts that inspired him. Fleay also analyzes the characters in Shakespeare's plays, discussing their motivations, personalities, and relationships. Finally, he examines the themes in Shakespeare's works, including love, power, revenge, and justice. Throughout the book, Fleay provides numerous examples from Shakespeare's plays to illustrate his points. He also includes a glossary of terms and a bibliography for further reading. ""Introduction to Shakespearian Study"" is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in studying Shakespeare's works, from students and scholars to theater enthusiasts and general readers.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.