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100 1 _aTheobald, Mr.
_q(Lewis),
_d1688-1744
245 1 0 _aPreface to the Works of Shakespeare (1734)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-07-22
508 _aProduced by David Starner, Louise Hope and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Preface to The Works of Shakespeare" by Mr. Theobald is a critical examination written in the early 18th century. This text serves as an introduction to Shakespeare’s works, notably impacting modern Shakespearian scholarship by emphasizing editorial methods and critical analysis. The primary focus of the book is on establishing a more accurate text of Shakespeare's plays, correcting previous errors, and providing insights into their themes, characters, and the context of their creation. The opening of the preface introduces the ambitious task of writing about Shakespeare, likening it to entering a magnificent dome of ideas that require careful attention to appreciate fully. Theobald reflects on the multiplicity of Shakespeare's genius, indicating that an appreciation of his work must involve a nuanced examination of both his literary excellence and the personal anecdotes surrounding his life. He provides insights into Shakespeare’s upbringing, education, and family, outlining the circumstances leading to his early marriage and career in the theater. Furthermore, Theobald hints at the challenges faced by previous editors and establishes the importance of a rigorous, scholarly approach to Shakespeare's texts, setting the stage for the critical work that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Criticism and interpretation
700 1 _aDick, Hugh G.
_q(Hugh Gilchrist),
_d1909-1971
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16346
999 _c57734
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