First published 2022
This scholarly edition presents Shakespeare's complete works alongside comprehensive annotations and critical commentary. Furness gathered interpretations from multiple sources to create detailed notes explaining textual variants, historical context, and literary analysis for each play. The compilation includes commentary from numerous Shakespeare scholars and critics, offering readers multiple perspectives on disputed passages and interpretations. Furness designed this variorum edition to preserve and make accessible the accumulated scholarly knowledge about Shakespeare's texts. The work serves as a comprehensive reference tool for students, researchers, and anyone seeking deeper understanding of Shakespeare's language, themes, and historical significance. This edition represents decades of scholarly collaboration and textual analysis, bringing together diverse critical voices to illuminate the complexity and richness of Shakespeare's dramatic works.
Genres: classics, literary-fiction, criticism, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: academic
Period: 19th-century
432 pages · Paperback · Legare Street Press