Voltaire Contro Shakespeare, Baretti Contro Voltaire (Classic Reprint): Con un'Appendice Alla Frusta Letteraria e 44 Lettere del Baretti, Inedite o Sparse - Couverture souple

Morandi, Luigi

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ISBN 10 : 0483672378 ISBN 13 : 9780483672376

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book analyzes the renowned debate between renowned French author Voltaire and Italian critic Baretti over the playwright William Shakespeare. As the leading voice against Shakespeare's works during the 18th-century, Voltaire's criticism sparked Baretti's fiery rebuttal, igniting a fervent and articulate defense of Shakespeare's literary genius. While Voltaire, who lacked fluency in English, based his critiques on poor translations of Shakespeare's works, Baretti, a Shakespeare enthusiast, drew upon his deep knowledge of the English language to methodically dismantle Voltaire's arguments. This book presents a meticulous examination of Baretti's spirited defense, revealing his insights into Shakespeare's innovative use of language, disregard of classical rules, and profound understanding of human nature. By exploring the depth and nuance of Baretti's arguments, this book sheds light on the enduring significance of Shakespeare's contributions to literature and theater, solidifying his place as an unparalleled literary figure whose influence continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: italien
• ISBN 10: 0483672378
• ISBN 13: 9780483672376
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 361
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