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The Complete Works: Modern Critical Edition is part of the landmark New Oxford Shakespearean 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 highpowered scholarly editions platform. Together, they provide the perfect resource for the future of Shakespeare studies.
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- Q: What is the main focus of The New Oxford Shakespeare: Modern Critical Edition? A: The New Oxford Shakespeare: Modern Critical Edition provides a comprehensive review of all of Shakespeare's works, utilizing the latest literary, textual, and theatrical scholarship to present an authoritative text.
- Q: How is this edition organized? A: This edition presents the plays and poetry in the chronological order in which Shakespeare wrote them, allowing readers to track the evolution of his work and engagement with contemporary culture.
- Q: What additional resources does this edition offer? A: Along with the text, this edition includes extensive explanatory and performance notes, as well as innovative introductory materials that encourage readers to explore themes of interpretation and literary criticism.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The Modern Critical Edition contains a total of 3408 pages, making it a comprehensive resource for Shakespeare studies.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a professional appearance suitable for both study and display.
- Q: Is this edition suitable for students? A: Yes, this edition is designed specifically for students and playgoers, offering the resources needed to understand and enjoy Shakespeare's works effectively.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: The New Oxford Shakespeare: Modern Critical Edition was published on December 27, 2016.
- Q: Who is the author of this work? A: The text is authored by William Shakespeare, one of the most renowned playwrights in English literature.
- Q: Does this edition include modern spelling? A: Yes, the Modern Critical Edition features modern spelling to make the text more accessible to contemporary readers.
- Q: Are there any online resources associated with this edition? A: Yes, there is an online version that integrates all materials from the Modern Critical Edition, Critical Reference Edition, and companion volume on Authorship, available on OUP's scholarly editions platform.