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100	1		_aIngersoll, Robert Green, _d1833-1899
245	1	0	_aShakespeare: A Lecture
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2011-11-22
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"Shakespeare: A Lecture" by Robert Green Ingersoll is a critical essay written in the late 19th century. This book explores the genius of William Shakespeare, examining his tremendous impact on literature and the human experience. Ingersoll aims to convey both the awe and the complexity of Shakespeare's works and thoughts, portraying him as a monumental figure whose contributions to art and humanity transcend time. In this lecture, Ingersoll passionately argues for Shakespeare's unparalleled status in literature, highlighting his ability to understand and articulate the complexities of the human condition. He discusses Shakespeare's humble beginnings and the irony of his initial obscurity compared to the vast legacy he left behind. Ingersoll emphasizes Shakespeare's mastery in character creation, revealing the depth and complexity that sets him apart from other writers. By weaving together elements of humor, tragedy, and philosophy, Ingersoll asserts that Shakespeare remains a timeless figure who engaged with universal themes, thereby capturing the essence of humanity in all its facets. The lecture ultimately serves as both a tribute to Shakespeare and a reflection on the nature of genius itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38105
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