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The Nile on eBay A Concise Companion to Shakespeare and the Text by Andrew R. Murphy A Concise Companion to Shakespeare and the Text introduces the early editions, editing practices, and publishing history of Shakespeare's plays and poems, and examines their influence on bibliographic studies as a whole. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A Concise Companion to Shakespeare and the Text introduces the early editions, editing practices, and publishing history of Shakespeare's plays and poems, and examines their influence on bibliographic studies as a whole. The first single-volume book to provide an accessible and authoritative introduction to Shakespearean bibliographic studies Includes a helpful introduction, notes on Shakespeare's texts, and a useful bibliography Contributors represent both leading and emerging scholars in the field Represents an unparalleled resource for both students and faculty Back Cover Shakespeare's works were among the very first English secular texts to be edited. The long history of adapting them has positioned them as a catalyst for theories of editing and textuality. A Concise Companion to Shakespeare and the Text introduces the early editions, editing practices, and publishing history of Shakespeare's plays and poems, and examines their influence on bibliographic studies as a whole. Written by leading scholars in the field, this comprehensive text examines the history of Shakespeare's works in their subsequent editions, as well as the theories and practicalities of working with the texts. The first single-volume book to provide an accessible and authoritative introduction to Shakespearean bibliographic studies, this succinct text is an excellent resource for both students and faculty Flap Shakespeare's works were among the very first English secular texts to be edited. The long history of adapting them has positioned them as a catalyst for theories of editing and textuality. A Concise Companion to Shakespeare and the Text introduces the early editions, editing practices, and publishing history of Shakespeare's plays and poems, and examines their influence on bibliographic studies as a whole. Written by leading scholars in the field, this comprehensive text examines the history of Shakespeare's works in their subsequent editions, as well as the theories and practicalities of working with the texts. The first single-volume book to provide an accessible and authoritative introduction to Shakespearean bibliographic studies, this succinct text is an excellent resource for both students and faculty Table of Contents Notes on Contributors vii Acknowledgments Note on Texts xi Introduction: What Happens in Hamlet? 1 Andrew Murphy Part I Histories of the Books 15 1 The Publishing Trade in Shakespeare's Time 17 Helen Smith 2 Reading and Authorship: The Circulation of Shakespeare 1590–1619 35 Peter Stallybrass and Roger Chartier 3 Shakespeare Writ Small: Early Single Editions of Shakespeare's Plays 57 Thomas L. Berger 4 The Life of the First Folio in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries 71 Anthony James West Part II Theories of Editing 91 5 The Birth of the Editor 93 Andrew Murphy 6 The Science of Editing 109 Paul Werstine 7 Editing Shakespeare in a Postmodern Age 128 Leah S. Marcus 8 Shakespeare and the Electronic Text 145 Michael Best Part III Practicalities 163 9 Working with the Text: Editing in Practice 165 David Bevington 10 Working with the Texts: Differential Readings 185 Sonia Massai 11 Mapping Shakespeare's Contexts: Doing Things with Databases 204 Neil Rhodes Afterword 221 John Drakakis Bibliography 239 Index 258 Review "As the concept of authorship continues to deconstruct itself in the wake of postmodernism, the volume is an indispensable addition to the bookshelves of both students and academics." (Notes and Queries, December 2009) "The essays offer a good balance of general history, theoretical issues, and individual case studies, such that, as a whole, the collection will be a valuable resource for those new to book-history studies, while also advancing ongoing debates through a series of thoughtful reflections on the state of the field." (Archiv, 2009) "This collection is more than a companion. It is a superlative guide to the current crisis surrounding the editing of the complex Shakespearean text ... .Essential" (CHOICE) "Andrew Murphy's ably edited Concise Companion to Shakespeare and Text ... constitutes an appropriate consecration for an area in Shakespeare studies whose vast importance has become increasingly obvious. [This book] provides an authoritative introduction to the field and full coverage of it, with a useful division into three main parts: 'Histories of the Book' (I), 'Theories of Editing' (II), and 'Practicalities' (III) … a fine achievement." (Around the Globe) Long Description Shakespeare s works were among the very first English secular texts to be edited. The long history of adapting them has positioned them as a catalyst for theories of editing and textuality. A Concise Companion to Shakespeare and the Text introduces the early editions, editing practices, and publishing history of Shakespeare s plays and poems, and examines their influence on bibliographic studies as a whole. Written by leading scholars in the field, this comprehensive text examines the history of Shakespeare s works in their subsequent editions, as well as the theories and practicalities of working with the texts. The first single-volume book to provide an accessible and authoritative introduction to Shakespearean bibliographic studies, this succinct text is an excellent resource for both students and faculty Review Text "As the concept of authorship continues to deconstruct itself in the wake of postmodernism, the volume is an indispensable addition to the bookshelves of both students and academics." (Notes and Queries, December 2009) "The essays offer a good balance of general history, theoretical issues, and individual case studies, such that, as a whole, the collection will be a valuable resource for those new to book-history studies, while also advancing ongoing debates through a series of thoughtful reflections on the state of the field." (Archiv, 2009) "This collection is more than a companion. It is a superlative guide to the current crisis surrounding the editing of the complex Shakespearean text ... .Essential? (CHOICE) "Andrew Murphy's ably edited Concise Companion to Shakespeare and Text ... constitutes an appropriate consecration for an area in Shakespeare studies whose vast importance has become increasingly obvious. [This book] provides an authoritative introduction to the field and full coverage of it, with a useful division into three main parts: 'Histories of the Book' (I), 'Theories of Editing' (II), and 'Practicalities' (III) ? a fine achievement." (Around the Globe) "Andrew Murphy's superb collection brings together a group of expert scholars who are also gifted expositors. This volume concisely and eloquently surveys the whole field of Shakespeare studies, and will be invaluable both to specialists and to the general reader." ?Stephen Orgel, Stanford University Review Quote "As the concept of authorship continues to deconstruct itself in the wake of postmodernism, the volume is an indispensable addition to the bookshelves of both students and academics." ( Notes and Queries , December 2009) "The essays offer a good balance of general history, theoretical issues, and individual case studies, such that, as a whole, the collection will be a valuable resource for those new to book-history studies, while also advancing ongoing debates through a series of thoughtful reflections on the state of the field." ( Archiv , 2009) "This collection is more than a companion. It is a superlative guide to the current crisis surrounding the editing of the complex Shakespearean text ... .Essential" ( CHOICE ) "Andrew Murphy's ably edited Concise Companion to Shakespeare and Text ... constitutes an appropriate consecration for an area in Shakespeare studies whose vast importance has become increasingly obvious. [This book] provides an authoritative introduction to the field and full coverage of it, with a useful division into three main parts: 'Histories of the Book' (I), 'Theories of Editing' (II), and 'Practicalities' (III) ... a fine achievement." ( Around the Globe ) Feature The first single-volume book to provide an accessible and authoritative introduction to Shakespearean bibliographic studies Introduces the early editions, editing practices, and publishing history of Shakespeare's plays and poems, and examines their influence on bibliographic studies as a whole Includes a helpful introduction, notes on Shakespeare?s texts, and a useful bibliography Contributors represent both leading and emerging scholars in the field Represents an unparalleled resource for both students and faculty Details ISBN 1444332058 Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Year 2010 ISBN-10 1444332058 ISBN-13 9781444332056 Format Paperback Imprint Wiley-Blackwell DEWEY 822.33 Short Title CONCISE COMPANION TO SHAKESPEA Language English Media Book Pages 280 Edited by Andrew R. Murphy Edition 1st UK Release Date 2010-02-12 Publication Date 2010-02-12 US Release Date 2010-02-12 Author Andrew R. Murphy Series Concise Companions to Literature and Culture Place of Publication Hoboken Alternative 9781405135283 Audience Professional & Vocational Country of Publication United Kingdom Country of Origin GB Product Class Description Literary Criticism AU Release Date 2010-02-11 NZ Release Date 2010-02-11 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:30549983;