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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Shakespeare's great tragedies portray through their richly imagined
worlds the inescapable fact of human mortality. As the work of a
great creative genius, they are so diverse that critical formulas
used to describe their overall impact tend to be somewhat suspect.
Their impact follows from a response to the entire dramatic action,
what is felt at the end with the weight or experience of the whole
play behind it. It draws on how our feelings and judgement are
exercised and engaged throughout the drama. Shakespeare portrays
what life can be like, without pandering to the wish for something
easier to contemplate. Something more invigorating than consolation
is provided, such art at its greatest achieving the strength of
truth. What it compels is a complex acceptance, reflected in
Edgar's words, "The weight of this sad time we must obey". Not only
implicit positives give value to these plays. Their significance
finally results from what they imaginatively invite their audience
to experience and witness. This gives a sense not only of the value
of life, but also of what can threaten it.
Shakespeare's great tragedies portray through their richly imagined
worlds the inescapable fact of human mortality. As the work of a
great creative genius, they are so diverse that critical formulas
used to describe their overall impact tend to be somewhat suspect.
Their impact follows from a response to the entire dramatic action,
what is felt at the end with the weight or experience of the whole
play behind it. It draws on how our feelings and judgement are
exercised and engaged throughout the drama. Shakespeare portrays
what life can be like, without pandering to the wish for something
easier to contemplate. Something more invigorating than consolation
is provided, such art at its greatest achieving the strength of
truth. What it compels is a complex acceptance, reflected in
Edgar's words, "The weight of this sad time we must obey". Not only
implicit positives give value to these plays. Their significance
finally results from what they imaginatively invite their audience
to experience and witness. This gives a sense not only of the value
of life, but also of what can threaten it.
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