The Soul of Wit: G. K. Chesterton on William Shakespeare

by G. K. Chesterton, Dale Ahlquist (Editor)

Overview

"The sane man who is sane enough to see that Shakespeare wrote Shakespeare is sane enough not to worry whether he did or not," quipped G. K. Chesterton. The prolific author — whose works include journalism, poetry, plays, history, biography, apologetics, and detective fiction — took a keen interest in the English literary tradition, particularly in the plays of its greatest dramatist. This original compilation by Chesterton expert Dale Ahlquist introduces the best of the noted critic's short reviews and essays on The Bard.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780486489193
Publisher:	Dover Publications
Publication date:	12/19/2012
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 5.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

The extensive writings of G. K. Chesterton (1847–1936) include journalism, poetry, plays, history, biography, apologetics, and detective fiction. His works have profoundly influenced countless readers, from C. S. Lewis to Michael Collins to Mahatma Gandhi.
Dale Ahlquist is President of the American Chesterton Society and the publisher of Gilbert Magazine.

Table of Contents

I. This Blessed Plot, This Earth, This Realm, This England
II. The Tragedies
III. The Comedies
IV. The Play's the Thing
V. Words,Words, Words
VI. Shawkspear
VII. Was Shakespeare Catholic?
VIII. Who Wrote Shakespear?