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The Soul of Wit: G.K. Chesterton on William Shakespeare

G. K. Chesterton on William Shakespeare

Author: G.K. Chesterton   Series: Dover Books on Literature & Drama

G. K. Chesterton took a keen interest in the English literary tradition and wrote many essays on the country's greatest playwright. This compilation is selected and introduced by Chesterton expert Dale Ahlquist.

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G. K. Chesterton took a keen interest in the English literary tradition and wrote many essays on the country's greatest playwright. This compilation is selected and introduced by Chesterton expert Dale Ahlquist.

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""The sane man who is sane enough to see that Shakespeare wrote Shakespeare is sane enough not to worry whether he did or not,"" quipped G. K. Chesterton. The prolific author - whose works include journalism, poetry, plays, history, biography, apologetics, and detective fiction - took a keen interest in the English literary tradition, particularly in the plays of its greatest dramatist. This original compilation by Chesterton expert Dale Ahlquist introduces the best of the noted critic's short reviews and essays on The Bard.

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About the Author

The extensive writings of G. K. Chesterton (1847-1936) include journalism, poetry, plays, history, biography, apologetics, and detective fiction. His writings have profoundly influenced countless readers, from C. S. Lewis to Michael Collins to Mahatma Gandhi.

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G. K. Chesterton possessed a keen interest in the English literary tradition and wrote numerous essays on England's greatest playwright. Selected and introduced by Chesterton expert Dale Ahlquist.

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Publisher
Dover Publications | Dover Publications Inc.
Published
30th January 2013
Pages
320
ISBN
9780486489193

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