The Oxford ShakespeareGeneral Editor: Stanley WellsThe Oxford Shakespeare offers authoritative
texts from leading scholars in editions designed to interpret and illuminate the plays for
modern readers.- A new modern-spelling text collated and edited from all existing printings-
Wide-ranging introduction explores the lyrical language with which Shakespeare dramatizes
competing kinds of love- Detailed performance history designed to meet the needs of theatre
professionals- On-page commentary and notes explain language word-play and staging- the only
edition to provide a setting of the song 'Who is Silvia?' taken from an Elizabethan source-
Illustrated with production photographs and related art- Full index to introduction and
commentary- Durable sewn binding for lasting use'not simply a better text but a new conception
of Shakespeare'ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available
the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's
commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable
features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the
text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more.
