Notes and Emendations to the Text of Shakespeare's Plays: From Early Manuscript Corrections in a Copy of the Folio, 1632, in Possession of J. Payne Collier (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Payne Collier

9780365481621: Notes and Emendations to the Text of Shakespeare's Plays: From Early Manuscript Corrections in a Copy of the Folio, 1632, in Possession of J. Payne Collier (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0365481629 ISBN 13: 9780365481621

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A scholarly look at Shakespeare’s text through early manuscript corrections

This edition presents notes and emendations drawn from a 1632 Folio copy, offering readers unusual access to how editors have read and repaired Shakespeare’s words over time. It gathers commentary and proposed readings from John Payne Collier’s manuscript notes, illuminating how small changes can alter meaning and stage action.

The collection centers on the practice of textual correction, showing readers how editors interpret wording, punctuation, and marginal insertions to restore plausible sense. It highlights the kinds of emendations scholars debate, with examples drawn from major plays and scenes. The result is a clear, accessible window into the craft of Shakespearean editing and the history of its scholarship.

Understand why editors propose alternative readings and how those choices shape interpretation.
See how early typographical errors, mishearings, and marginal corrections are identified and documented.
Explore the line between the original print and later editorial intervention across key scenes.
Learn how textual criticism informs performance and modern editions.

Ideal for readers of Shakespeare who want a deeper grasp of textual history and the choices behind canonical texts.

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