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The Merry Wives of Windsor

By William Shakespeare
Edited by Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen

By William Shakespeare
Edited by Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen

By William Shakespeare
Edited by Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen

By William Shakespeare
Edited by Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen

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Part of Modern Library Classics

Part of Modern Library Classics

Paperback $9.00

Jun 14, 2011 | ISBN 9780812969320

Ebook $2.99

Jun 14, 2011 | ISBN 9781588368799

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    About The Merry Wives of Windsor

    “Why, then the world’s mine oyster.”
    —The Merry Wives of Windsor
     
    Eminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen provide a fresh new edition of this popular comedy of love, laughter, and merriment—along with more than a hundred pages of exclusive features, including
     
    • an original Introduction to The Merry Wives of Windsor
    • incisive scene-by-scene synopsis and analysis with vital facts about the work
    • commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers
    • photographs of key RSC productions
    • an overview of Shakespeare’s theatrical career and chronology of his plays
     
    Ideal for students, theater professionals, and general readers, these modern and accessible editions from the Royal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century.

    About The Merry Wives of Windsor

    “Why, then the world’s mine oyster.”
    —The Merry Wives of Windsor
     
    Eminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen provide a fresh new edition of this popular comedy of love, laughter, and merriment—along with more than a hundred pages of exclusive features, including
     
    • an original Introduction to The Merry Wives of Windsor
    • incisive scene-by-scene synopsis and analysis with vital facts about the work
    • commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers
    • photographs of key RSC productions
    • an overview of Shakespeare’s theatrical career and chronology of his plays
     
    Ideal for students, theater professionals, and general readers, these modern and accessible editions from the Royal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century.

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    About William Shakespeare

    William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare’s vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems;… More about William Shakespeare

    About William Shakespeare

    William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare’s vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems;… More about William Shakespeare

    Product Details

    Category: Performing Arts | Nonfiction Classics

    Paperback | $9.00
    Published by Modern Library
    Jun 14, 2011 | 208 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8 | ISBN 9780812969320

    Category: Performing Arts | Nonfiction Classics

    Ebook | $2.99
    Published by Modern Library
    Jun 14, 2011 | 208 Pages | ISBN 9781588368799

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    “Remarkable . . . makes Shakespeare’s extraordinary accomplishment more vivid than ever.”—James Shapiro, professor, Columbia University, bestselling author of A Year in the Life of Shakespeare: 1599
     
    “A feast of literary and historical information.”—The Wall Street Journal

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