The Complete Works of Shakespeare, now in its updated fourth
edition, continues to present the text of Shakespeare as an enjoyable
and fruitful experience for students and teachers alike.
Card catalog description:
The Complete Works of Shakespeare, now in its updated fourth
edition, continues to present the text of Shakespeare as an enjoyable
and fruitful experience for students and teachers alike. David
Bevington, the current president of the Shakespeare Association of
America, is widely recognized for his contributions to the field of
Shakespearean scholarship. Throughout the anthology, all sections are
introduced with a clarity specifically designed for classroom
teaching. Important discussion issues are outlined, along with sources
for each play and the stage history of performances. This updated
version retains thoughtful commentaries on individual lines and
phrases and provides stage directions so students can visualize the
plays. Notable changes to this edition include the addition of The
Two Noble Kinsmen, a more detailed examination of Troilus and
Cressida, and A Funeral Elegy - a poem recently proposed
with considerable authority as written by Shakespeare.
