“What to ourselves in passion we propose, The passion ending, doth the purpose lose.”
Quote by William Shakespeare
Work
The plays of William Shakspeare: In fifteen volumes. With the corrections and illustrations of various commentators. To which are added, notes by Samuel Johnson and George Steevens. The fourth edition. Revised and augmented (with a glossarial index) by the editor of Dodsley's collection of old plays
The book presents a collection of William Shakespeare's plays, meticulously annotated and corrected by various scholars. It incorporates notes from prominent scholars Samuel Johnson and George Steevens, enhancing the understanding of the plays. This fourth edition has been thoroughly revised and augmented, with an added glossarial index for easy reference. The editor's work on Dodsley's collection of old plays is evident in the scholarly approach and comprehensive nature of this edition. more
Author
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare (1564 - April 23, 1616) was one of the greatest poets of the English Renaissance, renowned for his dramatic works. His plays spanned a variety of genres, including tragedy, comedy, and history, and have had a profound impact on literature worldwide. more
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