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William Shakespeare: The Complete Works

A comprehensive collection of Shakespeare's writings and insights

William Shakespeare author Gary Taylor editor Stanley Wells editor William Montgomery editor John Jowett editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Published:21st Apr '05

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This edition offers a complete collection of Shakespeare's works, featuring insightful commentary and a user-friendly layout for readers of all levels.

This comprehensive edition presents the complete works of William Shakespeare in a compact format, making it accessible for both scholars and casual readers alike. William Shakespeare: The Complete Works combines meticulous scholarship with elegantly crafted editorial material, ensuring that readers can appreciate the depth and richness of Shakespeare's writing. The layout is designed to be user-friendly, allowing for easy navigation through the various plays, sonnets, and poems included in this collection.

In addition to the texts themselves, this edition features a variety of supplementary materials that enhance the reading experience. A thoughtful foreword sets the stage for understanding Shakespeare's impact on literature and culture, while a detailed list of contents allows readers to locate specific works with ease. The general introduction provides context and insight into Shakespeare's life and times, alongside an essay that explores the intricacies of his language and style.

Moreover, readers will find contemporary allusions to Shakespeare that highlight his enduring relevance, as well as a glossary to clarify challenging terms. The consolidated bibliography offers resources for further study, and an index of first lines of sonnets makes it easy to reference specific pieces. Overall, William Shakespeare: The Complete Works is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to delve into the timeless writings of one of history's greatest playwrights.

remains the mo,st distinctive, and in many ways the best, one-volume Shakespeare currently available and will not be easily replaced. * Forum for Modern Languages *
beautifully produced * Brian Vickers, Times Literary Supplement *
Pound for pound the most consistently interesting and provocative edition of Shakespeare ever published. * Andrew Murphy, Around the Globe *
Oxford has launched- the ballistic image does seem apt- a second single volume version of its revolutionary edition, which first excited and outraged Shakespeareans in 1986. Oxford's Complete Works has a solid, traditional look but explodes into cutting-edge controversy inside. * Independent *

ISBN: 9780199267170

Dimensions: 243mm x 182mm x 53mm

Weight: 2188g

1424 pages

2nd Revised edition