“Plenty and peace breed cowards; hardness ever of hardiness is mother.”
Quote by William Shakespeare
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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
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. 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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Source: The plays of William Shakespeare
Source: The plays of William Shakspeare, with the corrections and illustr. of various commentators, to which are added notes by S. Johnson and G. Steevens, revised and augmented by I. Reed, with a glossarial index