Ghosts in Shakespeare

Ghosts in Shakespeare is a book written by L.W. Rogers that explores the role of ghosts in the plays of William Shakespeare. The author examines the various appearances of ghosts in Shakespeare's works, including their significance, symbolism, and impact on the plot and characters. The book delves into the cultural and historical context of ghosts in Shakespeare's time, as well as their literary and theatrical traditions. Rogers also analyzes the different types of ghosts in Shakespeare's plays, such as vengeful spirits, restless souls, and prophetic apparitions. Through close readings of specific scenes and characters, Ghosts in Shakespeare offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the supernatural elements in Shakespeare's plays. This book is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the intersection of literature, history, and the supernatural.The philosophy, the poetry, the artistry of the Shakespeare plays has, for generations, been the subject of almost universal praise, and again and again the critics have pronounced the author the greatest genius of the race. It becomes a matter of interest to know what so great a soul thinks upon any subject. When he put ghosts and fairies in the plays did he do it to secure dramatic and artistic effects or did he intend them to be a faithful interpretation of the truths of nature? It is for the purpose of arriving at the real intention of the great dramatist that the following pages have been written. Contents: Hamlet; Macbeth; Tragedy of King Richard III; Julius Caesar; Troilus and Cressida; Winter's Tale; Soothsayers and Prophecies; Astrology; Ceremonial Magic; Joan of Arc; The Fairies; Dreams; Premonitions.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.