The Light of Shakespeare: Passages Illustrative of the Higher Teaching of Shakespeare's Dramas is a book written by Clare Langton and published in 1897. The book is a collection of passages from Shakespeare's plays that Langton believes highlight the deeper spiritual and philosophical themes present in the works. Langton argues that Shakespeare's plays contain more than just entertainment value, but also offer insights into the human experience and the nature of existence. The book is organized thematically, with chapters on topics such as love, death, morality, and the nature of reality. Each chapter begins with an introduction by Langton, providing context for the passages that follow. The passages themselves are presented in their original language, with modern translations provided for clarity. Throughout the book, Langton emphasizes the importance of understanding Shakespeare's works in their historical and cultural context. She also draws connections between Shakespeare's ideas and those of other thinkers and writers, such as Plato and Dante. Overall, The Light of Shakespeare offers a unique perspective on the enduring appeal of Shakespeare's works, and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the profound themes that underlie his [...] 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.