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First published in 1952. An invaluable introduction to Shakespeare,
this book places Shakespeare's work and criticism against the
background of Elizabethan life in its historical, social,
political, religious, linguistic and literary aspects. Contents
include: The Problem of Interpretation; Shakespeare at Work; Man
and Society; Man and the Universe; The Inner Life.
First published in 1952.
An invaluable introduction to Shakespeare, this book places
Shakespeare's work and criticism against the background of
Elizabethan life in its historical, social, political, religious,
linguistic and literary aspects.
Contents include: The Problem of Interpretation; Shakespeare at
Work; Man and Society; Man and the Universe; The Inner Life.
George Chapman's translations of Homer are the most famous in
the English language. Keats immortalized the work of the
Renaissance dramatist and poet in the sonnet "On First Looking into
Chapman's Homer." Swinburne praised the translations for their
"romantic and sometimes barbaric grandeur," their "freshness,
strength, and inextinguishable fire." The great critic George
Saintsbury (1845-1933) wrote: "For more than two centuries they
were the resort of all who, unable to read Greek, wished to know
what Greek was. Chapman is far nearer Homer than any modern
translator in any modern language."
This volume presents the original (1611) text of Chapman's
translation of the Iliad, making only a small number of
modifications to punctuation and wording where they might confuse
the modern reader. The editor, Allardyce Nicoll, provides an
introduction and a glossary. Garry Wills contributes a preface, in
which he explains how Chapman tapped into the poetic consonance
between the semi-divine heroism of the Iliad's warriors and the
cosmological symbols of Renaissance humanism.
George Chapman's translations of Homer are among the most famous
in the English language. Keats immortalized the work of the
Renaissance dramatist and poet in the sonnet "On First Looking into
Chapman's Homer." Swinburne praised the translations for their
"romantic and sometimes barbaric grandeur," their "freshness,
strength, and inextinguishable fire." The great critic George
Saintsbury (1845-1933) wrote: "For more than two centuries they
were the resort of all who, unable to read Greek, wished to know
what Greek was. Chapman is far nearer Homer than any modern
translator in any modern language." This volume presents the
original text of Chapman's translation of the "Odyssey" (1614-15),
making only a small number of modifications to punctuation and
wording where they might confuse the modern reader. The editor,
Allardyce Nicoll, provides an introduction, textual notes, a
glossary, and a commentary. Garry Wills's preface to the "Odyssey"
explores how Chapman's less strained meter lets him achieve more
delicate poetic effects as compared to the "Iliad." Wills also
examines Chapman's "fine touch" in translating "the warm and human
sense of comedy" in the "Odyssey."
Oft of one wide expanse had I been told
That deep-browed Homer ruled as his demesne;
Yet did I never breathe its pure serene
Till I heard Chapman speak out loud and bold.
--John Keats
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the
1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly
expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable,
high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Additional Translator Is George R. Kernodle.
Allardyce Nicoll's History of English Drama, 1660-1900 was an
immense scholarly achievement and the work of one man. Nicoll's
History, which tells the story of English drama from the reopening
of the theatres at the time of the Restoration right through to the
end of the Victorian period, was viewed by Notes and Queries (1952)
as 'a great work of exploration, a detailed guide to the untrodden
acres of our dramatic history, hitherto largely ignored as barren
and devoid of interest'. The History is reissued in seven paperback
volumes, available separately and as a set. In volumes 1-5 Nicoll
describes the conditions of the stage, actors and managers as well
as dramatic genres. The sixth and seventh volumes offer a
comprehensive list of all the plays known to have been produced or
printed in England between 1660 and 1930, with their authors and
alternative titles; it has thus independent value as well as
providing an index to the earlier volumes.
Allardyce Nicoll's History of English Drama, 1660 1900 was an
immense scholarly achievement and the work of one man. Nicoll's
History, which tells the story of English drama from the reopening
of the theatres at the time of the Restoration right through to the
end of the Victorian period, was viewed by Notes and Queries (1952)
as 'a great work of exploration, a detailed guide to the untrodden
acres of our dramatic history, hitherto largely ignored as barren
and devoid of interest'. The History is reissued in seven paperback
volumes, available separately and as a set. In volumes 1 5 Nicoll
describes the conditions of the stage, actors and managers as well
as dramatic genres. The sixth and seventh volumes offer a
comprehensive list of all the plays known to have been produced or
printed in England between 1660 and 1930, with their authors and
alternative titles; it has thus independent value as well as
providing an index to the earlier volumes.
Shakespeare Survey is a yearbook of Shakespeare studies and production. Since 1948 Survey has published the best international scholarship in English and many of its essays have become classics of Shakespeare criticism. Each volume is devoted to a theme, or play, or group of plays; each also contains a section of reviews of the previous year’s textual and critical studies and of major British performances. The books are illustrated with a variety of Shakespearean images and production photographs. The current editor of Survey is Peter Holland. The first eighteen volumes were edited by Allardyce Nicoll, numbers 19-33 by Kenneth Muir and numbers 34-52 by Stanley Wells. The virtues of accessible scholarship and a keen interest in performance, from Shakespeare’s time to our own, have characterised the journal from the start. For the first time, numbers 1-50 are being reissued in paperback, available separately and as a set.
Shakespeare Survey is a yearbook of Shakespeare studies and production. Since 1948 Survey has published the best international scholarship in English and many of its essays have become classics of Shakespeare criticism. Each volume is devoted to a theme, or play, or group of plays; each also contains a section of reviews of the previous year’s textual and critical studies and of major British performances. The books are illustrated with a variety of Shakespearean images and production photographs. The current editor of Survey is Peter Holland. The first eighteen volumes were edited by Allardyce Nicoll, numbers 19-33 by Kenneth Muir and numbers 34-52 by Stanley Wells. The virtues of accessible scholarship and a keen interest in performance, from Shakespeare’s time to our own, have characterised the journal from the start. For the first time, numbers 1-50 are being reissued in paperback, available separately and as a set.
Shakespeare Survey is a yearbook of Shakespeare studies and production. Since 1948 Survey has published the best international scholarship in English and many of its essays have become classics of Shakespeare criticism. Each volume is devoted to a theme, or play, or group of plays; each also contains a section of reviews of the previous year’s textual and critical studies and of major British performances. The books are illustrated with a variety of Shakespearean images and production photographs. The current editor of Survey is Peter Holland. The first eighteen volumes were edited by Allardyce Nicoll, numbers 19-33 by Kenneth Muir and numbers 34-52 by Stanley Wells. The virtues of accessible scholarship and a keen interest in performance, from Shakespeare’s time to our own, have characterised the journal from the start. For the first time, numbers 1-50 are being reissued in paperback, available separately and as a set.
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