Book detail: The Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: In Ten Volumes ; with the Corrections and Illustrations of Dr. Johnson, G. Steevens, and Others is presented as a focused source page for quotations connected with this book, collection, transcript, or source record.
This multi-volume edition presents the complete dramatic works of William Shakespeare, as revised and annotated by leading literary figures of the 18th century. The set includes the textual corrections and explanatory illustrations provided by Dr. Samuel Johnson, George Steevens, and other contemporary editors, reflecting the scholarly efforts of the period to standardize and interpret Shakespeare's plays. The work is a product of the editorial tradition that sought to clarify and preserve the playwright's texts for a modern audience.
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