Ghosts in Shakespeare

""Ghosts in Shakespeare"" by L.W. Rogers is a literary analysis of the supernatural elements in the works of William Shakespeare. The book delves into the various ghostly apparitions that appear in Shakespeare's plays and explores their significance in the context of the plays' themes and motifs. Rogers examines the cultural and historical context of ghostly beliefs during Shakespeare's time and how they influenced his writing. The book also explores the role of ghosts in Shakespeare's characters' psychological development and how they contribute to the overall narrative of the plays. ""Ghosts in Shakespeare"" is a comprehensive exploration of the supernatural in Shakespeare's works, offering readers a deeper understanding of the playwright's use of the paranormal to convey complex themes and emotions.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.