The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
"Shakespeare's texts are living, negotiable entities: scholarship and theatre practice work together to keep the plays alive and relevant." – Greg Doran, former artistic director RSC.
About this edition
This complete collection, developed in collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company, combines in-depth textual expertise with a beautiful design. Led by experts Sir Jonathan Bate and Professor Eric Rasmussen, the text is based on the iconic First Folio of 1623, the original and complete work compiled by Shakespeare's own actors. This version is still used by many actors and directors as the preferred text.
Features
- Revision that presents Shakespeare's works as intended: as vibrant theatre to be experienced on stage.
- New color photos from various RSC productions, including extensive stage notes on over 100 productions.
- Complete collection with plays, poems, and sonnets, including The Passionate Pilgrim and A Lover’s Complaint.
- Introductions and essays by Jonathan Bate, with reader-friendly tools such as annotations and contextual fact boxes.
Application
This edition is ideal for students, teachers, theatre professionals, and Shakespeare enthusiasts. The language is English (level C1-C2) and the collection supports in-depth learning of English literature and culture.
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