First published 2022
Franklin Hopkins examines how William Shakespeare's works have shaped American culture and remain vital to our collective understanding. The author argues that Shakespeare's plays and poetry form a cornerstone of civilization's knowledge base. Hopkins demonstrates why scholars consider these works culturally significant and worthy of preservation. The book explores how Shakespeare's influence extends beyond literature into the broader fabric of society. Hopkins shows that these works belong to the public domain, making them freely accessible to all Americans. The author makes the case for why Shakespeare's contributions deserve continued reproduction and distribution. At its heart, this is a celebration of literature's power to transcend time and remain relevant across generations.
Genres: biography, history, american, academic
Vibes: intimate, scholarly, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic-study, cultural-significance
Period: 19th Century, 20th Century, 21st Century
60 pages · Paperback · Legare Street Press