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Henry Irving `"THE WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE ENCYCLOPAEDIA" has been a principle source of study and research on Shakespeare for many years, as it lays theradbare what is known and is available of his works, his intellect as a poet 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 in the lifeof shakespeare by edward dowden. This set, in fact, forms a complete library at the works of shakespoeare, as for the first time each play is treated in threee disctinct ways, which are : 1. THE LITERARY HISTORY- which treats various editions of the play and sources whence the plot, or dialogue, may have been wholly or in part, borrowed. 2. THE STAGE HISTORY- Giving an account of remarkable stage versions of the plays which have been produced. 3. THE CRITICAL REMARKS- indicating for readers guidance the general tone and purport of the play and calling attention to any note worthy feature in the structure of the plot or in the treatment of the characters. 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 in unique feature of this encycopaedia. Complete information referring to the Dramatic 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 will enrich any shakespeare collection and will prove to be an indispensable source of reference, and collection, handsomely bound volumes each 22 14 cms. 4000 pages well designed and easy to use, numerous illustrations to highlight the text and scenes. Coupious index, bound in durable cloth, spinerounded and backed, blocked in gold on spine, sewn blinding for strength. ISBN 81-7020-514-X
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