Each edition includes:
*Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play
*Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play
*Scene-by-scene plot summaries
*A key to famous lines and phrases
*An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language
*An essay by an outstanding scholar providing a modern perspective on the play
*Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books
The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit www.folger.edu.
