{"product_id":"critical-essays-on-dramatic-poetry-1761-9781164615064","title":"Critical Essays On Dramatic Poetry (1761)","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Voltaire\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCritical Essays On Dramatic Poetry (1761) is a book written by the French Enlightenment philosopher and writer, Voltaire. The book is a collection of essays that offer a critical analysis of dramatic poetry, with a particular focus on the works of William Shakespeare and Jean Racine. In the book, Voltaire discusses the principles of dramatic poetry, including the importance of unity of time, place, and action, and the use of language and characterization. He also examines the different forms of dramatic poetry, such as tragedy and comedy, and compares the works of Shakespeare and Racine in terms of their adherence to these principles.Throughout the essays, Voltaire provides his own opinions and criticisms of the works he discusses, often offering praise for the works that meet his standards and criticizing those that do not. He also includes historical and cultural context to provide a deeper understanding of the works and their significance in their respective time periods.Overall, Critical Essays On Dramatic Poetry is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the principles and analysis of dramatic poetry, as well as the works of Shakespeare and Racine. It offers a unique perspective from one of the most influential writers and thinkers of the Enlightenment period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kessinger Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47600680632471,"sku":"9781164615064","price":2891.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781164615064.webp?v=1775009480","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/critical-essays-on-dramatic-poetry-1761-9781164615064","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}