Ariosto, Shakespeare and Corneille
Exploring the Genius of Renaissance PlaywrightsBy Benedetto Croce
Length7h 30m
About this audiobook
In "Ariosto, Shakespeare and Corneille," Benedetto Croce offers a profound analysis of three towering figures in Western literature, examining their contributions to narrative and theatrical forms. Croce's literary style is both scholarly and lyrical, seamlessly merging critical analysis with philosophical musings that delve into the essence of poetic genius. This work situates each playwright within their respective cultural and historical contexts, exploring how their unique approaches to drama reflect the evolution of literary aesthetics during the Renaissance and the early modern period, thus offering a rich tapestry of intertextual relationships. Benedetto Croce, an influential Italian philosopher and art critic, was deeply versed in the intricacies of literary expression and its socio-cultural implications. His background in aesthetics and his advocacy for the importance of art in society provided him with a unique lens through which to evaluate these dramatists. Croce's reflections reveal not only a personal affinity for the subject matter but also a broader intellectual commitment to understanding the transformative power of art, which resonates throughout his oeuvre. This book is highly recommended for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of literature who seek to deepen their appreciation of the artistic legacy left by Ariosto, Shakespeare, and Corneille. Croce's insightful interpretations and interdisciplinary approach not only illuminate historical contexts but also spark contemporary discussions about the enduring influence of these literary giants.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length7 hrs 30 mins
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Publish dateDec 5, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
10SHAKESPEAREAN CRITICISM
2THE REALISATION OF HARMONY
11SHAKESPEARE AND OURSELVES
3HISTORICAL DISASSOCIATIONS
12PART III
4PART II
13PIERRE CORNEILLE
5WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
14CRITICISM OF THE CRITICISM
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6THE PRACTICAL PERSONALITY AND THE POETICAL PERSONALITY
15THE IDEAL OF CORNEILLE
7SHAKESPEAREAN SENTIMENT
16THE MECHANISM OF THE CORNELIAN TRAGEDY
8MOTIVES AND DEVELOPMENT OF SHAKESPEARE'S POETRY
17THE POETRY OF CORNEILLE
9THE ART OF SHAKESPEARE
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