Write an essay on how Samuel Johnson (editor of The Plays of William Shakespeare) is innovative as a literary critic, focusing on his judgment in “The Preface to Shakespeare” as to “excellences” and “faults” in works by Shakespeare. Comment on Johnson’s importance as a literary critic.
Topics (write on ONE topic): 1.Write an essay on how Samuel Johnson (editor of The Plays of William Shakespeare) is innovative as a literary critic, focusing on his judgment in “The Preface to Shakespeare” as to “excellences” and “faults” in works by Shakespeare. Comment on Johnson’s importance as a literary critic. 2.Write an essay on […]