The Complete Works of Shakespeare (5th ed)

A balanced editorial approach, a highly respected editor, and proven apparatus combine to make Bevington the most student-friendly introduction to Shakespeare on the market. - Expanded coverage of stage performance and film. Introductory essays for each play have been revised and updated to include additional information on historical and modern performances, describing how stage and film directors have dealt with interpretive and cultural issues. - New 16-page color section, "Shakespeares World: A Visual Portfolio," includes historical documents, art, and photos to allow students to grasp the cultural context in which Shakespeare wrote.

The Visual Portfolio also includes photos and production stills taken from recent stage and film productions, to help students to visualize on-stage scenes and dramatic situations. - Completely revised and updated notes and glosses assist modern student readers by providing clear, accessible paraphrases and contexts for Shakespearean idioms and word-play, while incorporating state-of-the-art critical insight and scholarship on the plays. - A richly illustrated General Introduction provides students with the historical and cultural background they need to understand Shakespeares works in context. - Introductory essays on each play offer insight into major themes, cultural issues, and critical conflicts, as well as updated performance histories on each work.

Recent films and stage performances are discussed for all major works. - Thoroughly revised and updated notes and glosses provide contemporary readers the support they need to understand Elizabethan language and idioms in accessible and clear modern language, line by line. - The collective wisdom and critical acumen of a prestigious editorial advisory board and one of our most highly respected Shakespeare scholars combine to provide state-of-the-art scholarship and interpretive balance on each and every work in the Shakespeare canon.