Critical, Historical, and Explanatory Notes on Shakespeare V1: With Emendations of the Text and Metre (1754)

Critical, Historical, and Explanatory Notes on Shakespeare V1: With Emendations of the Text and Metre (1754) by Zachary Grey is a comprehensive study of the works of William Shakespeare. The book is divided into sections, each focusing on a specific play or group of plays. Grey provides detailed critical analysis of each play, including historical and cultural context, as well as explanations of difficult language and literary devices. In addition to his analysis, Grey also offers emendations of the text and metre, suggesting corrections to the original text where he believes errors have been made. He also includes a glossary of difficult words and phrases, making the text accessible to readers who may not be familiar with the language of Shakespeare's time. Grey's work is considered a seminal contribution to Shakespearean scholarship, and remains an important resource for scholars and students of English literature.In Two Volumes.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.