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The New Oxford Shakespeare: Modern Critical Edition

The Complete Works

William Shakespeare
General Editor Gary Taylor, General Editor John Jowett, General Editor Terri Bourus, and General Editor Gabriel Egan

New Oxford Shakespeare

The clearest, most up-to-date text, edited afresh from the original play-texts and poems
Presented in modern spelling and punctuation
Introductions to each work develop understanding and stimulate discovery
On-page notes explain any obscure words, historical references, and changes in the meaning
Performance notes underline the fact that these are works written to be staged and performed
The poems and plays are treated as equally important, showing the formative relationship between the two
More than one hundred illustrations
Early musical scores for twenty songs
Buying the print edition new gives free (time-limited) access to the complete New Oxford Shakespeare Online.

The New Oxford Shakespeare: Modern Critical Edition

The Complete Works

William Shakespeare
General Editor Gary Taylor, General Editor John Jowett, General Editor Terri Bourus, and General Editor Gabriel Egan

Description

The Complete Works: Modern Critical Edition is part of the landmark New Oxford Shakespeare--an entirely new consideration of all of Shakespeare's works, edited afresh from all the surviving original versions of his work, and drawing on the latest literary, textual, and theatrical scholarship.

In one attractive volume, the Modern Critical Edition gives today's students and playgoers the very best resources they need to understand and enjoy all Shakespeare's works. The authoritative text is accompanied by extensive explanatory and performance notes, and innovative introductory materials which lead the reader into exploring questions about interpretation, textual variants, literary criticism, and performance, for themselves.

The Modern Critical Edition presents the plays and poetry in the order in which Shakespeare wrote them, so that readers can follow the development of his imagination, his engagement with a rapidly evolving culture and theatre, and his relationship to his literary contemporaries.

The New Oxford Shakespeare consists of four interconnected publications: the Modern Critical Edition (with modern spelling), the Critical Reference Edition (with original spelling), a companion volume on Authorship, and an online version integrating all of this material on OUP's high-powered scholarly editions platform. Together, they provide the perfect resource for the future of Shakespeare studies.

The New Oxford Shakespeare: Modern Critical Edition

The Complete Works

William Shakespeare
General Editor Gary Taylor, General Editor John Jowett, General Editor Terri Bourus, and General Editor Gabriel Egan

New Oxford Shakespeare

The New Oxford Shakespeare: Modern Critical Edition

The Complete Works

William Shakespeare
General Editor Gary Taylor, General Editor John Jowett, General Editor Terri Bourus, and General Editor Gabriel Egan

New Oxford Shakespeare

Author Information

William Shakespeare

Gary Taylor is Distinguished Research Professor at Florida State University.

John Jowett is Professor of Shakespeare Studies and Deputy Director of the Shakespeare Institute, University of Birmingham.

Terri Bourus is Professor of Shakespeare and Renaissance Drama at Indiana University, Indianapolis.

Gabriel Egan is Professor of Shakespeare Studies at De Montfort University.

Contributors:

Associate Editors:
Francis X. Connor, Wichita State University
Rory V. Loughnane, Indiana University, Indianapolis
Anna Pruitt, Indiana University, Indianapolis

Assistant Editors:
Sarah Neville, Ohio State University
Will Sharpe, Shakespeare Institute, University of Birmingham

Music Editor:
John Cunningham, Bangor University / Prifysgol Bangor

Research Dramaturgy:
Andrew J. Power, Saint Louis University - Madrid Campus

Additional Commentaries:
Stanley Wells, University of Birmingham / Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
John V. Nance, Florida State University
Kate McPherson, Utah Valley University

The New Oxford Shakespeare: Modern Critical Edition

The Complete Works

William Shakespeare
General Editor Gary Taylor, General Editor John Jowett, General Editor Terri Bourus, and General Editor Gabriel Egan

New Oxford Shakespeare

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Which of the fathers in Shakespeare said these words? [quiz]

Everyone knows William Shakespeare, the prolific English playwright and poet of the late 1500's and early 1600's. His extensive collection of comedies, tragedies, and romances are still very popular today. In fact, they are frequently referenced, adapted, and studied across the globe due to their reputation and his. In light of TNT's new television series, Will, which premiered on 10 July we created a quiz to test your knowledge of Shakespeare's works.

Posted on July 14, 2017

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Who were Shakespeare's collaborators?

When we read Shakespeare's Complete Works we are primarily, of course, reading Shakespeare. But as a bonus we also get, in the same volume, an excellent anthology of most of the important playwrights who were his collaborators. Shakespeare collaborated for the same reason that most people do: different members of the team are especially good at different tasks.

Posted on November 5, 2016

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The Complete Works

William Shakespeare General Editor Gary Taylor, General Editor John Jowett, General Editor Terri Bourus, and General Editor Gabriel Egan

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The Complete Works

William Shakespeare General Editor Gary Taylor, General Editor John Jowett, General Editor Terri Bourus, and General Editor Gabriel Egan

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The New Oxford Shakespeare: Modern Critical Edition

The Complete Works

William Shakespeare General Editor Gary Taylor, General Editor John Jowett, General Editor Terri Bourus, and General Editor Gabriel Egan

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The New Oxford Shakespeare: Modern Critical Edition

The Complete Works

William Shakespeare General Editor Gary Taylor, General Editor John Jowett, General Editor Terri Bourus, and General Editor Gabriel Egan

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The Complete Works

William Shakespeare General Editor Gary Taylor, General Editor John Jowett, General Editor Terri Bourus, and General Editor Gabriel Egan

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