The Age of Shakespeare by Algernon Charles Swinburne
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"The Age of Shakespeare" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a literary criticism written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the lives and contributions of prominent playwrights and poets from the era of Shakespeare, notably Christopher Marlowe, John Webster, and Thomas Dekker, among others, while also exploring their influence on Shakespeare's writing and the context of their times. At the start of the text, the author pays homage to Christopher
Marlowe, identifying him as the first great English poet who established the potential of English blank verse. Swinburne emphasizes Marlowe's groundbreaking work, particularly in tragedy, highlighting plays like "Tamburlaine" and "Doctor Faustus." He discusses Marlowe’s stylistic innovations and sets the stage for a broader examination of other contemporaries, like Webster and Dekker, whom he believes also shaped the landscape of English theater. The opening sets a tone of deep admiration for Marlowe's genius and the literary revolution that marked the age, establishing a foundation for the critical exploration that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Swinburne, Algernon Charles, 1837-1909 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 08027774 |
| Title | The Age of Shakespeare |
| Contents | Christopher Marlowe -- John Webster -- Thomas Dekker -- John Marston -- Thomas Middleton -- William Rowley -- Thomas Heywood -- George Chapman -- Cyril Tourneur. |
| Credits |
Produced by Ted Garvin, Paul Moots and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 44.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14252 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-14252-4 |
| Release Date | Dec 3, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 523 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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