02239cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000360012624500450016224600390020726400510024630000470029733600260034433700260037033800360039650000310043252012190046353400450168265300680172765300580179585600430185399900170189630227UtSlPG20260610133705.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a04002525  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aSmith, David Nichol,d1875-196210aEighteenth Century Essays on Shakespeare1 a18th Century Essays on Shakespeare 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-10-10  a"Eighteenth Century Essays on Shakespeare" edited by David Nichol Smith is a scholarly collection of essays that examines the reputation and criticism of William Shakespeare during the eighteenth century. This publication was likely compiled in the early 20th century and seeks to illuminate the often underappreciated insights and critiques of Shakespeare's work from that era, countering the later romantic revival's dismissal of these earlier judgments.  At the start of this collection, the editor outlines the purpose of revisiting these critical essays to demonstrate that the eighteenth century possessed a nuanced understanding of Shakespeare's genius, contrary to popular belief. The preface explains that this volume includes significant essays from notable critics of the time, including Nicholas Rowe and Samuel Johnson, which discuss themes such as Shakespeare's artistic merits and foibles, his learning, and the competing views on his dramatic structure. The introduction sets the framework for exploring the evolving perception of Shakespeare's work and highlights the continuous popularity and relevance of his plays throughout the eighteenth century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Criticism and interpretation  aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Criticism, Textual40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30227  c71074d71074