The Ghost In Hamlet And Other Essays In Comparative Literature is a collection of essays written by Maurice Francis Egan, an American author and professor of literature. The book explores the theme of the ghost in literature, particularly in Shakespeare's Hamlet, and compares it to other literary works from different cultures and time periods. The first essay, which gives the book its title, delves into the significance of the ghost in Hamlet, analyzing its role in the play and its influence on the characters. Other essays ...
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The Ghost In Hamlet And Other Essays In Comparative Literature is a collection of essays written by Maurice Francis Egan, an American author and professor of literature. The book explores the theme of the ghost in literature, particularly in Shakespeare's Hamlet, and compares it to other literary works from different cultures and time periods. The first essay, which gives the book its title, delves into the significance of the ghost in Hamlet, analyzing its role in the play and its influence on the characters. Other essays in the book compare the ghost in Hamlet to ghosts in Japanese and Chinese literature, as well as to the concept of the doppelganger in German literature. Egan also examines the theme of death and the afterlife in literature, discussing the portrayal of the underworld in Greek and Roman mythology and its influence on later works. He also explores the idea of resurrection in Christian literature, analyzing its significance in works such as Dante's Divine Comedy and Milton's Paradise Lost. Overall, The Ghost In Hamlet And Other Essays In Comparative Literature provides a comprehensive analysis of the theme of the ghost in literature, offering insights into its cultural and historical significance. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of literature, as well as for anyone interested in the intersection of culture, history, and literature.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.
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