Each edition includes:
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Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play
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Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play
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Scene-by-scene plot summaries
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A key to famous lines and phrases
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An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language
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An essay by an outstanding scholar providing a modern perspective on the play
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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.
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