Lectures on Dramatic Art and Literature is a classic of literary criticism and theory. August Wilhelm Schlegel, a leading Romantic critic and translator, explores the nature of tragedy, epic poetry, and other forms of drama, drawing on examples from ancient Greece to contemporary Europe. His lectures are a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the art and theory of drama, as well as the history of Western literature.

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