Shakespeare and Voltaire

By Thomas Raynesford Lounsbury

Book Overview

Shakespeare and Voltaire is a book written by Thomas R. Lounsbury that explores the similarities and differences between the two literary giants, William Shakespeare and Voltaire. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the life and works of Shakespeare, and the second part focusing on Voltaire.Lounsbury delves into the themes, characters, and writing styles of both authors, and compares and contrasts their approaches to various subjects. He also examines the influence that each writer had on their respective cultures and the impact they had on the literary world.The book is written in a scholarly style, with extensive research and analysis of the works of both Shakespeare and Voltaire. It is intended for readers who are interested in literary history, and who want to gain a deeper understanding of the works of these two influential writers.Overall, Shakespeare and Voltaire is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the lives and works of two of the greatest writers in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116312172X
• ISBN13: 9781163121726
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"