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Edward Dowden

    Edward Dowden fut un critique littéraire et poète irlandais dont l'œuvre démontra un profond engagement envers Shakespeare et d'autres auteurs. Ses essais critiques, ainsi que ses biographies, révèlent une vive capacité à analyser les courants intellectuels à travers différentes époques. Dowden prôna l'intégration de la littérature à la vie pratique, et ses vastes intérêts ainsi que ses méthodes savantes laissèrent une influence stimulante sur la pensée critique. Ses recherches académiques, particulièrement sur Shakespeare, Shelley et Goethe, combinèrent une rigoureuse étude universitaire avec une passionnée appréciation de ses sujets.

    The French Revolution and English Literature
    The Shakespeare Cyclopædia and New Glossary: With the Most Important Variorum Readings, Intended As a Supplement to All the Ordinary Editions of Shake
    Letters About Shelley
    Poems. A Selection Edited by Edward Dowden
    Records of Shelley, Byron and the Author
    The Passionate Pilgrim
    • The Passionate Pilgrim

      By Shakspere, Marlowe, Barnfield, Griffin, and other writers unknown. The first quarto, 1599. A facsimile in photo-lithography by William Griggs; with an introd. by Edward Dowden

      • 88pages
      • 4 heures de lecture
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      This facsimile reprint features a collection of poems by notable writers such as Shakspere, Marlowe, and others, reflecting the rich literary landscape of the late 16th century. The 1599 quarto showcases various themes of love and passion, offering insights into the era's poetic expression. Accompanied by an introduction from Edward Dowden, this edition preserves the original's quality while presenting a historical glimpse into the collaborative works of both renowned and anonymous poets.

      The Passionate Pilgrim
    • Records of Shelley, Byron and the Author

      • 320pages
      • 12 heures de lecture
      3,8(59)Évaluer

      In February 1822 the writer and adventurer Edward John Trelawny arrived in Pisa to make the acquaintance of his heroes Shelley and Byron, leaving a broken marriage and an exotic seafaring career behind him. This title explores the mysterious life and quixotic character of Trelawny.

      Records of Shelley, Byron and the Author
    • Poems. A Selection Edited by Edward Dowden

      • 644pages
      • 23 heures de lecture

      A curated selection of poems by various authors, including works by the Romantic poet William Wordsworth, edited by the literary critic and scholar Edward Dowden.

      Poems. A Selection Edited by Edward Dowden
    • Shakespeare

      A Critical Study of His Mind and Art

      • 448pages
      • 16 heures de lecture

      Exploring the evolution of Shakespeare's personality, this book delves into the connection between the playwright's life and his literary creations. It offers insights into how his experiences and character influenced his writing, providing a deeper understanding of the man behind the iconic plays. Through this examination, readers gain a richer appreciation of Shakespeare's artistry and the complexities of his identity as a playwright.

      Shakespeare
    • The Works of Henrik Ibsen; Volume 13

      • 314pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      This landmark collection brings together some of the most important works of one of the greatest playwrights of all time. Featuring classic plays like "A Doll's House," "Ghosts," and "Hedda Gabler," as well as lesser-known works like "The Lady from the Sea," this volume is an essential addition to the library of anyone interested in the history of theater and drama.

      The Works of Henrik Ibsen; Volume 13