The authoritative edition of Three Comedies from The Folger
Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for
students and general readers.
The havoc wrought on lovers by magic in A Midsummer Night's Dream, the
furious battle of the sexes waged in The Taming of the Shrew, and a
stranded woman finding her way in a man's world in Twelfth Night--this
collection of three of Shakespeare's greatest comedies is based on the
acclaimed individual Folger editions of the plays.
The authoritative edition of A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Taming of
the Shrew, and Twelfth Night from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the
trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general
readers, includes:
Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the
play
-Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of
the play
-Scene-by-scene plot summaries
-A key to the play's famous lines and phrases
-An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language
-An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern
perspective on the play
-Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of
rare books
-An annotated guide to further reading
The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the world's
largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for
Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions
open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full
calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit
Folger.edu.
