Excrept of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's novel, "Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship," wherein the title character shares with his friend his opinion of Shakespeare's writings.
Shakespeare, text and performance; Shakespeare criticism; Winter, William, 1836-1917
Essay discusses some of the historical aspects of Shakespeare's 'King Henry VIII.' The piece also includes a discussion of how the play may have been received at the time of its first staging.
Shakespeare criticism; Shakespeare, the critical tradition; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Balzac, HonoreĢ de, 1799-1850
Essay discusses the author's contention that Shakespeare and Balzac share a similar level of creative genius and unique lasting qualities as prolific artists.