Book detail: The plays of Shakespeare, from the text of S. Johnson, with the prefaces, notes &c. of Rowe, Pope and many other critics. 6 vols. [in 12 pt. Followed by] Shakespeare's poems is presented as a focused source page for quotations connected with this book, collection, transcript, or source record.
The book is a scholarly compilation of William Shakespeare's plays, meticulously edited and annotated. It is divided into six volumes, with each volume dedicated to a selection of plays. The text is based on the interpretations of S. Johnson, a prominent 18th-century critic. Additionally, the collection incorporates prefaces and extensive notes by Rowe, Pope, and various other critics, offering a rich tapestry of scholarly analysis. The final volume of the set is dedicated to Shakespeare's poems, providing a comprehensive look at the playwright's poetic works.
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