The Tragedie of Cymbeline : Reprinted From the First Folio, 1623, With Collaborations of the Second, Third, and Fourth Folios (Classic Reprint)

W. J. Craig

ISBN 10: 1330375602 / ISBN 13: 9781330375600

Published by Forgotten Books, 2015

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Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Tragedie of Cymbeline : Reprinted From the First Folio, 1623, With Collaborations of the Second, Third, and Fourth Folios (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330375602
• ISBN 13: 9781330375600
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Hervorragend
• Seller catalogs:
  • Bücher

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Synopsis

A restored edition of a Shakespeare tragedy, presented with the texture and voice of the early 1600s. This edition revisits Cymbeline as first printed in the First Folio of 1623, with collaborative work from later folios, offering a window into the play’s original language and its later editorial history.

The volume presents the text alongside scholarly apparatus that highlights variations across sources, helping readers see how lines and spellings shift across generations. It’s a substantial edition designed for readers who enjoy historical literature and want to trace the evolution of a classic play from its earliest printings.

- Read a faithful reconstruction of the original play, with notes on textual variants and editorial choices
- Explore how the language and stage directions evolve across the First Folio and later folios
- Discover historical context and clues about performance practices of the era
- Navigate the text with careful openings and sections suited for study and enjoyment

Ideal for readers of classic Shakespeare, students of literary history, and theater lovers seeking a deeper look at the texts behind the stage.