Shakespeare : his life, art, and characters : with an historical sketch of the origin and growth of the drama in England

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Life of Shakespeare

Origin and growth of the drama in England. Miracle-plays ; Moral-plays ; Comedy and tragedy

Shakespeare's contemporaries

Shakespeare's art. Nature and use of art ; Principles of art ; Dramatic composition ; Characterization ; Humour ; Style ; Moral spirit

Shakespeare's characters. A midsummer-night's dream ; The merchant of Venice ; The merry wives of Windsor ; Much ado about nothing ; As you like it ; Twelfth night ; All's well that ends well ; Measure for measure ; The tempest ; The winter's tale