King Henry VIII: The Oxford Shakespeare, Paperback - William Shakespeare

This edition includes a fully detailed commentary and a selective collation of major variant readings appear immediately beneath the text. The editor accepts the view that the play is a collaboration between Shakespeare and Fletcher. Unique to this edition is the frequent reference to Cavendish's biography of Wolsey, neglected in earlier editions. DescriptionThis is the first fully annotated modern-spelling edition of King Henry VIII to appear for over a decade and includes up-to-date scholarship on all aspects of the play, including dating authorship, printing, sources and stage history. Special attention has been paid to the frequent allusion to scripture and proverb law. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. An index to all words glossed and authorities cited appears at the end of the volume.

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King Henry VIII: The Oxford Shakespeare, Paperback - William Shakespeare