A definitive, annotated edition of Shakespeare’s dramatic works with a thoughtful life profile
This edition presents the complete plays in a carefully edited text, enhanced by a biographical sketch and scholarly notes that illuminate the writer’s life and times.
The collection foregrounds the plays and their history, offering context, critical commentary, and a historically informed presentation of the text. It draws on a corrected edition and includes biographical material and discussion of sources, chronology, and reception, helping readers understand how the work has been shaped over time.
- A biographical sketch of Shakespeare’s life to frame the plays
- Editorial notes and discussion of the texts, sources, and chronology
- The plays presented in a carefully corrected text, drawing on Johnson and Steevens
- Insight into how editors approached the works and how to read them today
Ideal for students, teachers, and readers who want a context-rich experience of Shakespeare’s drama.