William Shakespeare Encyclopaedia

Henry Irving’s “The William Shakespeare Encyclopaedia” has been a principle source of study and research on Shakespeare for many years, as it lays threadbare what is know and is available of his works, his intellect as a player and a playwright. This new edition is the most comprehensive collection of all Shakespeare works, ever and includes the complete original text of all his plays, sonnets and poetical works along with a General Introduction and the Life of Shakespeare by Edward Dowden.

This set, in fact, forms a complete library of the works of Shakespeare, as for the first time each play is treated in three distinct ways, which are:-

THE LITERARY HISTORY — Which treats various editions of the plays and sources whence the plot, or dialogue, any have been wholly or in part, borrowed.

THE STAGE HISTORY — Giving an account of remarkable stage versions of the plays which have been produced.

THE CRITICAL REMARKS — Indicating for reader’s guidance the general tone and purport of the play and calling attention to any noteworthy feature in the structure of the plot or in the treatment of the character.

The Set will also remove a major setback in the better and fluent study of the works of Shakespeare by providing copious notes at the end of each play, the illustrations and maps are a unique feature of this Encyclopaedia. Complete information referring to Dramatis Personae given at the beginning of the notes is another highlight of this set. Each play ends with the list of words peculiar to it. The Encyclopaedia ends with a comprehensive index of subjects treated in the notes, and perhaps is the most outstanding addition to the work.

The Encyclopaedia will enrich any Shakespeare collection and will prove to be an indispensable source of reference, and collection.

Henry Irving’s “The William Shakespeare Encyclopaedia” has been a principle source of study and research on Shakespeare for many years, as it lays threadbare what is know and is available of his works, his intellect as a player and a playwrite. This new edition is the most comprehensive collection of all Shakespeare works, ever and includes the complete original text of all his plays, sonnets and poetical works along with a General Introduction and the Life of Shakespeare by Edward Dowden.

This set, in fact, forms a complete library of the works of Shakespeare, as for the first time each play is treated in three distinct ways, which are:-

4. THE LITERARY HISTORY-Which treats various editions of the plays and sources whence the plot, or dialogue, any have been wholly or in part, borrowed.

5. THE STAGE HISTORY-Giving an account of remarkable stage versions of the plays which have been produced.

6. THE CRITICAL REMARKS-Indicating for readers guidance the general tone and purport of the play and calling attention to any noteworthy feature in the structure of the plot or in the treatment of the character.

The Set will also remove a major setback in the better and fluent study of the works of Shakespeare by providing copious notes at the end of each play, the illustrations and maps are a unique feature of this Encyclopaedia. Complete information referring to Dramatis Personae given at the beginning of the notes is another highlight of this set. Each play ends with the list of words peculiar to it. The Encyclopaedia ends with a comprehensive index of subjects treated in the notes, and perhaps is the most outstanding addition to the work.

The Encyclopaedia will enrich any Shakespeare collection and will prove to be an indispensable source of reference, and collection.

Henry Irving’s “The William Shakespeare Encyclopaedia” has been a principle source of study and research on Shakespeare for many years, as it lays threadbare what is know and is available of his works, his intellect as a player and a playwrite. This new edition is the most comprehensive collection of all Shakespeare works, ever and includes the complete original text of all his plays, sonnets and poetical works along with a General Introduction and the Life of Shakespeare by Edward Dowden.

This set, in fact, forms a complete library of the works of Shakespeare, as for the first time each play is treated in three distinct ways, which are:-

7. THE LITERARY HISTORY-Which treats various editions of the plays and sources whence the plot, or dialogue, any have been wholly or in part, borrowed.

8. THE STAGE HISTORY-Giving an account of remarkable stage versions of the plays which have been produced.

9. THE CRITICAL REMARKS-Indicating for readers guidance the general tone and purport of the play and calling attention to any noteworthy feature in the structure of the plot or in the treatment of the character.

The Set will also remove a major setback in the better and fluent study of the works of Shakespeare by providing copious notes at the end of each play, the illustrations and maps are a unique feature of this Encyclopaedia. Complete information referring to Dramatis Personae given at the beginning of the notes is another highlight of this set. Each play ends with the list of words peculiar to it. The Encyclopaedia ends with a comprehensive index of subjects treated in the notes, and perhaps is the most outstanding addition to the work.

The Encyclopaedia will enrich any Shakespeare collection and will prove to be an indispensable source of reference, and collection.