An Essay Upon The Ghost Belief Of Shakespeare : Kessinger Publishing : 9781430484066 : 1430484063 : 17 Jan 2007 : ""An Essay Upon The Ghost Belief Of Shakespeare"" by Alfred Roffe is a scholarly work that explores the role of ghosts in the plays of William Shakespeare. Roffe examines the cultural and historical context of ghost beliefs in Shakespeare's time, as well as the literary and dramatic purposes served by ghosts in his plays. The book includes detailed analyses of several of Shakespeare's most famous ghostly characters, including Hamlet's father, Banquo, and the ghost of Richard III. Roffe also considers the ways in which Shakespeare's use of ghosts reflects his own beliefs and attitudes towards the supernatural. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Shakespeare, as well as anyone interested in the history of ghost beliefs and their role in literature and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some