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Shakespearean Tragedy
Book • 1949
This book is a comprehensive analysis of Shakespeare's tragedies, particularly 'Hamlet', 'Othello', 'King Lear', and 'Macbeth'.
Bradley defines Shakespearean tragedy as a story of exceptional calamity leading to the death of a man in high estate, caused by the actions and personalities of the characters.
He emphasizes that the tragic events are not mere accidents or external forces, but result from the characters' own actions and inherent flaws.
The book explores the construction of these tragedies, the characters' motivations, and the metaphysical implications of their actions, providing deep insights into Shakespeare's dramatic technique and the nature of tragedy itself.
Bradley defines Shakespearean tragedy as a story of exceptional calamity leading to the death of a man in high estate, caused by the actions and personalities of the characters.
He emphasizes that the tragic events are not mere accidents or external forces, but result from the characters' own actions and inherent flaws.
The book explores the construction of these tragedies, the characters' motivations, and the metaphysical implications of their actions, providing deep insights into Shakespeare's dramatic technique and the nature of tragedy itself.
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Henry Oliver
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Mentioned as the author of one of English literature's most celebrated critical works.
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