Characters of Shakespeare's Plays

This famous Shakespearean exploration illuminates its plays through the frame of character, while also weighing theme, mood, structure and poetics. In it, 19th-century critic William Hazlitt unveils Shakespeare's genius in creating and infusing characters with a life-likeness that often challenges, if not overshadows, more material human nature -- in both inner and outer worlds. As he writes: "The characters breathe, move, and live, ... think and speak and act just as they might do, if left entirely to themselves." The first printing sold out in weeks, and the second sold briskly, until a harsh and antagonistic appraisal in The Quarterly Review quelled sales altogether -- and unraveled Hazlitt's critical cachet in the eyes of the general public. Not until the mid-twentieth century were Hazlitt and his works re-evaluated, when he was finally recognized as one of Shakespeare's foremost critics of all time. In literary criticism, the renowned Harold Bloom ranks Hazlitt second only to Dr. Johnson. View our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/subscribe Check out our ad free subscription: adfreesounds.com The best audiobooks - Our collection includes memoirs, fiction, non fiction, and more! www.solgoodmedia.com/categories/audiobooks Fairy Tales, Short Stories and More! Listen to a bedtime story tonight! www.solgoodmedia.com/categories/childrens-stories Wanna Listen to Something Funny? Check out our Collection of Best Comedy Podcasts! www.solgoodmedia.com/categories/comedy The best daily podcasts for your morning, afternoon or evening routine! www.solgoodmedia.com/categories/daily-podcasts Explore our Audio Drama Podcasts. You'll love our collection of immersive rich stories. www.solgoodmedia.com/categories/drama The top educational podcasts. Our collection includes Economics, History, Science, Religion and More! http://www.solgoodmedia.com/categories/educational The Best Fantasy Podcasts that'll take you on an adventure during your next commute http://www.solgoodmedia.com/categories/fantasy From Thrillers to Science Fiction, Here are some of the best Fiction Podcasts to Binge http://www.solgoodmedia.com/categories/fiction Top Health & Fitness Podcasts to increase your Vitality, Wellness, and Longevity http://www.solgoodmedia.com/categories/fiction The Best History Podcasts That Will Help You Remember What You Forgot In School http://www.solgoodmedia.com/categories/history These Horror Podcasts Will Chill You to the Bone! http://www.solgoodmedia.com/categories/horror Listen to the world's greatest minds on topics such as spirituality, history, science, and more! http://www.solgoodmedia.com/categories/lectures The Best Mystery Podcasts to bend your mind and ask "Who did it?!?" http://www.solgoodmedia.com/categories/mystery-and-suspense Shows that broaden your knowledge, our collection includes topics such as history, business, science, and more! http://www.solgoodmedia.com/categories/non-fiction Shows that broaden your knowledge, our collection includes topics such as history, business, science, and more! http://www.solgoodmedia.com/categories/philosophy-and-religion Top Philosophy and Religion Podcasts, Our Favorites to have a Deeper Understanding of our World http://www.solgoodmedia.com/categories/plays Experience Live Theatre From the Comfort of your Home! - Top Plays & Dramatic Reading Podcasts http://www.solgoodmedia.com/categories/romance Top Romance Podcasts for Snuggling http://www.solgoodmedia.com/categories/romance Top Science Fiction Podcasts That are Out of This World! http://www.solgoodmedia.com/categories/science-fiction The Best Self-Help Podcasts For Overall Wellness www.solgoodmedia.com/categories/self-help Expand your horizons with this collection of classic short stories and tales by writers like HG Wells, Edgar Allen Poe, HP...