A Census Of Shakespeare's Plays In Quarto, 1594-1709 (1916)

""A Census of Shakespeare's Plays in Quarto, 1594-1709"" is a comprehensive study of the early printed editions of William Shakespeare's plays. Written by Henrietta Collins Bartlett and originally published in 1916, the book provides a detailed analysis of the various quarto editions of Shakespeare's plays that were printed between 1594 and 1709. The book begins with an introduction that discusses the importance of quarto editions in the study of Shakespeare's plays, and provides a brief history of the printing of Shakespeare's works. The main body of the book is organized by play, with each chapter focusing on a specific play and its various quarto editions. For each play, Bartlett provides a detailed description of each quarto edition, including its publication history, physical characteristics, and textual variations. She also includes a discussion of the play's critical reception and performance history, as well as any notable editorial or textual issues that have arisen over the years. Throughout the book, Bartlett emphasizes the importance of these early printed editions in understanding Shakespeare's plays, and provides valuable insights into the ways in which they were edited and published during the 16th and 17th centuries. Overall, ""A Census of Shakespeare's Plays in Quarto, 1594-1709"" is an essential resource for scholars and students of Shakespeare, as well as anyone interested in the history of early modern printing and publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.