Cymbeline: With an Introduction and Notes (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

K. Deighton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365467847 ISBN 13: 9780365467847

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

Synopsis

Shakespeare’s Cymbeline brought to life with a scholarly introduction and expert notes.

This edition pairs the drama with an authoritative introduction and detailed notes by K. Deighton, helping readers place the play in its historical context and understand its themes, sources, and language. It includes an introduction, explanatory notes, and an index to the notes, all designed to support study and appreciation.

• Learn how Cymbeline fits into Shakespeare’s late period and what critics highlight about its language and structure.
• Explore the play’s sources, its blend of romance, intrigue, and reconciliation, and how the text has been prepared for modern readers.
• Follow guided commentary on key terms, phrases, and scenes to deepen comprehension without spoilers.
• Use the notes and index to aid class discussion, research, or thoughtful reading at home.

Ideal for students, teachers, and fans of Shakespeare who want a clear, well‑annotated edition that adds context to the drama.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365467847
• ISBN 13: 9780365467847
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 247