The Oxford Shakespeare
The Complete Works
What's it about
Ready to finally conquer Shakespeare without getting lost in thee's and thou's? This definitive collection organizes all 39 plays, plus sonnets and poems, into a clear, chronological order, making the Bard's vast universe accessible and exciting for the first time. You'll trace Shakespeare's evolution from his early comedies to his final, masterful tragedies. Discover the historical context, character motivations, and timeless themes that make his work resonate today. This isn't just a collection; it's your personal guide to understanding the greatest writer in the English language.
Meet the author
Stanley Wells, Gary Taylor, John Jowett, and William Montgomery are the world-renowned Shakespearean scholars who led the groundbreaking eight-year project to re-examine the original texts. As general editors of The Oxford Shakespeare, this international team meticulously reconsidered every word, punctuation mark, and stage direction to produce the most comprehensive and textually accurate edition of Shakespeare's complete works ever published. Their collective expertise represents a monumental achievement in modern literary scholarship, offering readers an unparalleled view into the plays as they were first performed.
What's it about
Ready to finally conquer Shakespeare without getting lost in thee's and thou's? This definitive collection organizes all 39 plays, plus sonnets and poems, into a clear, chronological order, making the Bard's vast universe accessible and exciting for the first time. You'll trace Shakespeare's evolution from his early comedies to his final, masterful tragedies. Discover the historical context, character motivations, and timeless themes that make his work resonate today. This isn't just a collection; it's your personal guide to understanding the greatest writer in the English language.
Meet the author
Stanley Wells, Gary Taylor, John Jowett, and William Montgomery are the world-renowned Shakespearean scholars who led the groundbreaking eight-year project to re-examine the original texts. As general editors of The Oxford Shakespeare, this international team meticulously reconsidered every word, punctuation mark, and stage direction to produce the most comprehensive and textually accurate edition of Shakespeare's complete works ever published. Their collective expertise represents a monumental achievement in modern literary scholarship, offering readers an unparalleled view into the plays as they were first performed.
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