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Preface to Shakespeare
- Essays
- Book language: English
- 73 pages
Samuel Johnson's preface to his 1765 edition of Shakespeare's plays is a major essay in literary criticism. It examines Shakespeare's genius, his characters, and his faults, offering a balanced assessment that shaped how later generations read the plays. Listen for Johnson's robust prose and his enduring insights into Shakespeare's art.
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