Varia on the Text of Hamlet: Inaugural-Dissertation for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Michigan (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: Varia on the Text of Hamlet: Inaugural-Dissertation for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Michigan (Classic Reprint)
Author: Aura Maud Miller
ISBN: 9780366758234

Aura Maud Miller

9780366758234: Varia on the Text of Hamlet: Inaugural-Dissertation for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Michigan (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0366758233 ISBN 13: 9780366758234

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A rigorous study of Hamlet’s text, revealing how editors have shaped the play over time.

Discover how scholarly readings transform our understanding of the work.

Varia on the Text of Hamlet is an inaugural dissertation from the University of Michigan, authored by Aura Maud Miller. This nonfiction work compiles and analyzes a broad range of readings and editions to illuminate how the text of Hamlet has been presented and revised across centuries.

Through careful reference to many editions and textual variants, the book frames the history of Hamlet’s transmission, offering a scholarly apparatus that guides readers through editorial decisions, variant spellings, and frame notes. The examination centers on how different publishers and editors interpret the lineaments of the text, from quarto and folio references to modern scholarly editions.

Explains the role of multiple editions in shaping the play’s text
Offers a clear overview of textual variants and their implications
Includes discussion of facsimile editions and notable editors
Provides a methodical approach to studying Shakespeare’s works through the lens of textual history

Ideal for readers engaged in Shakespeare studies, textual criticism, and the history of literary editing.

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