Preface to the plays of shakespeare presentation

Criticism

1. Bhargav chohla
Paper no:15
Literary Theory/criticism
G.A.C.V

2. Topic
Preface to the plays of
shakespeare
by S.johnson

3. what is preface to the plays of shakespeare?
The "Preface to the Plays of Shakespeare" is an
introductory essay written by Samuel Johnson in 1765,
for his edition of William Shakespeare's plays.

4. Literary critic
SAMUEL JOHNSON
ABOUT AUTHOR
BORN :
Died:
Education:
occupation
Spouse:
18 September 1709
13 December 1784
University of oxford
Literary critic
Elizabeth porter

5. Introduction
Samuel Johnson's preface to the plays of
shakespeare has long Been considered a classic
document of English literary criticism, where Johnson
describe a both positive and negative parts of
shakespeare's writing.

6. Observation by johnson:
1) No use of hyperbolic language
2) No heroes
3) Mirror of life
4) Using normal characters
5) Buffoon characters
6) commanding writing
7) Mastery in comedy

7. Negatives:
1) Lack of moral consistency
2) Excessive use of supernatural elements
3) Neglect of female character
4) Casual ending

8. Conclusion

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