Sixteen Plays of Shakespeare

by George Lyman Kittredge

1541 pages, Hardbadk

First published January 1, 1939

About the author

George Lyman Kittredge was a celebrated professor and scholar of English literature at Harvard University. His scholarly edition of the works of William Shakespeare as well as his writings and lectures on Shakespeare and other literary figures made him one of the most influential American literary critics of the early 20th century. He was also of great importance in American folklore studies, continuing the work of his mentor, Francis James Child, the first person to hold a chair at Harvard (created especially in his honor) dedicated to the study of English literature and author of a definitive five-volume comparative study of the English and Scottish popular ballad. As a folklorist Kittredge was instrumental in encouraging American folk song and folklore collecting among all ethnic groups in all regions of the country.

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Reviews

[Jcurmudge · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book contains the major plays of Shakespeare including comedies and the major tragedies. I had read Romeo & Juliet, Merchant of Venice, Caesar, and Hamlet in high school. This book was for a graduate course in 1947. I have re-read it again and again over the years. I played in one of the Comedies years ago on the Billings Studio Theatre stage. Shakespeare's plays and Sonnets have been among my favorites since 9th grade. That was in 1938-39, and this is April 2008. The book is no longer listed with Goodreads or Amazon.com.