VOLTAIRE’S BRUTUS AS ONE OF THE FIRST SLIGHT SHAKESPEARIAN INFLUENCES
VOLTAIRE’S BRUTUS AS ONE OF THE FIRST SLIGHT SHAKESPEARIAN INFLUENCES
Author(s): Carmen-Andreea OneațăSubject(s): Cultural history, Studies of Literature, 17th Century, 18th Century, Philology, Theory of Literature, Drama
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: Enlightenment; Shakespeare; Voltaire; influence; drama;
Summary/Abstract: French drama in the 18th century begins to be highly influenced by the English drama and its innovations. Voltaire is one of the dramatists who still promoted the 17th century drama and its depiction but, despite his vehement criticism against innovative directions, he starts to adopt some of them slightly. During his stay in England, Voltaire got accustomed to Shakespeare’s drama, which was both appreciated and criticised. At some point, Voltaire’s drama reflects the English scene, being influenced by Shakespeare’s dramatic art. In this way, Voltaire opens the way to a new dramatic art in France: the bourgeois drama.
Journal: Journal of Romanian Literary Studies
- Issue Year: 2020
- Issue No: 21
- Page Range: 886-892
- Page Count: 7
- Language: Romanian