A Popular Illustration of the Principles of Scientific Criticism Moulton, Richard G. (Richard Green) 1849-1924 creator text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Shakespeare as a Dramatic Artist" by Richard G. Moulton is a scholarly examination of Shakespeare's theatrical techniques and innovations written in the late 19th century. This work aims to present Shakespeare not only as a playwright of profound human insight but also as a meticulous craftsman of dramatic art, showcasing specific principles of scientific criticism. Its primary focus explores key plays and the methods Shakespeare utilized within them to enhance dramatic effect. At the start of the text, Moulton outlines his objectives, emphasizing the need to correct common misconceptions about Shakespeare's artistic abilities, particularly in terms of dramatic structure and techniques. He discusses the erroneous impression that Shakespeare's genius rendered him indifferent to dramatic art's technicalities, proposing instead that an understanding of his methods is crucial for appreciating his contributions to theatre. Moulton's analyses consider various plays, touching on storytelling, character development, and the interplay of themes like Nemesis. He sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Shakespeare's craft, aiming to both educate and foster deeper appreciation for the playwright's work among readers and students alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-08-10 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Eleni Christofaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified Drama -- Technique Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Technique Rhetoric -- 1500-1800 PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43435 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43435 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134009.0 43435