Pericles, prince of tyre, the first two acts of which were likely. May 10, 2007 michael dobson wonders whether the rsc has ever performed shakespeares plays in the versions given in the new rsc shakespeare or ever intends to do so lrb, 10 may. I find this paperback complete works from macmillan and the royal shakespeare company a wonderful purchase. The complete works last week, as my birthdays gift and i really love it. Developed in partnership with the royal shakespeare company, this edition of the complete works of william shakespeare combines exemplary textual scholarship with elegant writing and design. The complete works 9780230200951 by bate, jonathan.
She pulled this book the rscs complete works of shakespeare abridgedoff her shelf and handed it to me. The complete works the complete works by david wilkins 9780230200951 paperback, 2008 delivery uk delivery is within 3 to 5 working days. His book, playing shakespeare, is a transcript of his televised workshops with some of our finest shakespearean actors. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability.
Richly illustrated and bound in soft brown leather with gold lettering and ribbon markers, it is delivered tissue wrapped in a gift box. This limited printrun collectors edition of the complete works of shakespeare was developed in partnership with the royal shakespeare company and is edited by two of the worlds leading shakespeare scholars. The book is quite big and heavy, its almost impossible to carry around. In june 2006 he was awarded a cbe by hm the queen for services to higher education. It surely follows that a foliobased complete works is the best startingpoint for a theatricallyinflected shakespeare today. Buy the complete works of william shakespeare book online at. Aug 24, 2007 a man with 1500 words left to live struggles to keep his marriage and himself alive. With this beautiful edition, you can enjoy shakespeare s enduring literary legacy again and again. The rsc shakespeare, the complete works by william. Two eminent shakespeareans, jonathan bate and eric rasmussen, have applied modern editing techniques and recent scholarship to correct and update the first folio, the first collection of the plays. Subsequently, the poetry and most of the plays were issued as individual titles. Rasmussen, eric and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
It is arguably the most important literary work in the english language. The complete works of william shakespeare collects all 37 of the immortal bards comedies, tragedies, and historical plays in a collectible edition. James shapiro, professor, columbia university and bestselling author of a year in the life of shakespeare. Peggy ashcroft, judi dench, ian mckellen, ben kingsley, patrick stewart and david suchet. The first folio is a literary icon and is the version of shakespeare s text preferred by many actors and directors, yet no one has edited it in its entirety for over three. Rsc shakespeare complete works collectors edition eric. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Its the essential reference book for anyone whos ever been in love, felt jealousy, fear, hatred, or desire. This limited printrun collectors edition of the complete works of shakespeare was developed in partnership with the. The big book is a new onevolume edition of the complete works, commissioned by the royal shakespeare company and published by the modern library. Developed in partnership with the royal shakespeare company, this edition of the complete works of william shakespeare combines exemplary textual scholarship with elegant writ. This is a fantastic book full of vomit, bad scottish accents, and insightful footnotes. Shipping may be from our sydney, nsw warehouse or from our uk or us warehouse, depending on stock availability. I bought a paperback copy and couldnt be happier, the book is big but when i read the pages in the middle i have no problems. Editions of the complete works by william shakespeare. I wanted to readexamine the complete works of william shakespeare in a single volume and i made an idiots mistake of purchasing one of these editions without fully checking out the interior of the volume. Complete works of william shakespeare is the standard name given to any volume containing all the plays and poems of william shakespeare. The rsc production of richard ii currently being performed in stratforduponavon is, like the new complete works, based on the 1623 first folio text rather than.
The complete works 2007 by william shakespeare, jonathan bate, eric rasmussen isbn. William shakespeare complete works by william shakespeare. The rsc shakespeare was first published in 2007 by palgrave macmillan in hardback, and in paperback the following year. Due to covid19, physical book delivery is currently not possible to china. The big book is a new onevolume edition of the complete works, commissioned by. Complete works by william shakespeare 2007, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The complete works 9780230003507 by bate, jonathan. Sir jonathan bate is professor of shakespeare and renaissance literature, university of warwick, uk, and the editor of the rsc shakespeare. The complete works hardcover william shakespeare author, professor jonathan bate editor, eric rasmussen editor hardback. The complete works by david wilkins, eric rasmussen from waterstones today. He has held visiting posts at harvard, yale and ucla and is a fellow of the royal society of literature, a fellow of the british academy, an honorary fellow of st catherine. Complete works william shakespeare, royal shakespeare. From the royal shakespeare company, this stunning new edition of the complete works of shakespeare combines cutting edge scholarship with elegant writing and design. Developed in partnership with the royal shakespeare company, this edition of the complete works of william shakespeare combines exemplary textual scholarship with elegant writing and desig.
Skillfully assembled by shakespeares fellow actors in 1623, the first folio was the original complete works. Rasmussen, eric and a great selection of similar new, used. Having this much material in one book has it drawbacks. The complete works of william shakespeare wordsworth special editions 9781853268953 by william shakespeare and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The royal shakespeare company s exceptional complete works edition i find this paperback complete works from macmillan and the royal shakespeare company a wonderful purchase. Apr 21, 2008 developed in partnership with the royal shakespeare company, this edition of the complete works of william shakespeare combines exemplary textual scholarship with elegant writing and design. The complete works paperback william shakespeare author, professor jonathan bate editor, eric rasmussen editor paperback. This landmark edition is destined to become a musthave resource for the family bookshelf, public and academic libraries, teachers, students and lovers of shakespeare everywhere. Some editions include several works which were not completely of shakespeare s authorship collaborative writings, such as the two noble kinsmen, which was a collaboration with john fletcher. Two eminent shakespeareans, jonathan bate and eric rasmussen, have applied modern.
Approximately one minute later, i was doubling over in paroxysms of laughter. The text in this edition is based on the 1623 first folio, the first and original complete works lovingly assembled and seen into print by shakespeare s fellowactors. This volume also features shakespeare s complete poetry, including the sonnets. Thousands of products are available to collect from store or if your orders over. Anyway the contents are great, the layout is fine and footnotes are really helpful but i i think the footnotes font is quite small. This page contains my recommendations for critical, annotated editions of shakespeares plays, followed by a selection of my favorite criticism. The alexander text paperback published april 3rd 2006 by collins paperback, 1,436 pages. Has really helpful definitions at the bottom of the page, plus introductions to each play. The royal shakespeare companys exceptional complete works edition i find this paperback complete works from macmillan and the royal shakespeare company a wonderful purchase.
Rsc shakespeare complete works by shakespeare william. About the editors jonathan bate is professor of shakespeare and renaissance literature, university of warwick, uk, and the editor of the rsc shakespeare. What the programmes and published text reveal, is the method and principle approach of acting shakespeare which has been fundamental to. Sir jonathan bate and professor eric rasmussen, two of todays most accomplished shakespearean scholars, lead the expert editorial team. A prominent critic, awardwinning biographer and broadcaster, he is the author of several books on shakespeare, including the genius of shakespeare picador, which was praised by sir peter hall, founder of the rsc, as the best modern book on shakespeare. The complete works by david wilkins, 9780230200951, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
International delivery varies by country, please see the wordery store help page for details. Almost all of the plays have enough references and ambiguities that its worth having a knowledgeable guide to consult with and to agree and disagree with. A midsummer nights dream rsc shakespeare hardcover. The complete works the rsc shakespeare from whsmith. He has held visiting posts at harvard, yale and ucla and is a fellow of the royal society of literature, a fellow of the british academy, an honorary fellow of st catherines college.
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