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The Second Edition of this complete collection of Shakespeare's plays and poems features two essays on recent criticism and productions, fully updated textual notes, a photographic insert of recent productions, and two works recently attributed to Shakespeare. The authors of the essays on recent criticism and productions are Heather DuBrow, University of Wisconsin at Madison, and William Liston, Ball State University, respectively.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0395754909
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0395754900
  3. Edition
    2nd
  4. Publisher
    Houghton Mifflin Company
  5. Publication date
    December 31, 1996
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    8 x 2.5 x 10.75 inches
  8. Print length
    2057 pages
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Houghton Mifflin Company; 2nd edition (December 31, 1996)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 2057 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0395754909
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0395754900
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.8 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 2.5 x 10.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 283 ratings

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The first printed page of the book states, "THE WADSWORTH SHAKESPEARE formerly The Riverside Shakespeare". My book came from Amazon. Some of the pages were not cut, so I had to separate them myself, and I'll have to eventually cut them down to the size of the other pages. The book has a slight razor cut across the back. Scratches, cuts, etc. are common with books I order from Amazon. I've sent so many back! The book was placed in a box with no packing material, but that didn't seem to hurt it. It has a glossy cardboard cover like the Riverside Shakespeare, and no dust jacket or ribbon. I would pay more for a better cover, ribbon and binding. The pages are easy to read with a decent size type with two columns per page. Most important for me: notes are at the bottom of each column, and the corresponding number for each note is in the right margin, making it really easy to reference the notes.
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T W
5.0 out of 5 stars A goodly book in goodly shape at a goodly price
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023
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A fantastic find. Nearly new for $20 and the original gift inscription only enhances the quality of the book. I doubt it was ever opened beyond the first couple of pages. I have never owned more than scripts for production and acting, but this is a treasure of information as well as the words of the bard. Shipped quickly and received several days before expected, well-packed for protection.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Collection, But Bulky
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2020
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I purchased this book for a class; the book arrived on time and in the condition I expected based on the description. All pages are intact, although a few were dog-eared and the cover has some scuffing.

This might be an odd thing to note, but do not purchase this particular collection if you’re hoping to read outdoors or carry the book around with you. It is around 3” thick, and the pages are very thin and susceptible to ripping when faced with wind. Otherwise, this is a fantastic collection of Shakespeare’s work, and the footnotes are helpful in clarifying the meaning of archaic language.
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A-Ron
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best on the Market . . . If You Want Annotations
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2013
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If you don't need footnotes, go with the Arden edition. Personally, I like to have a little editorial guidance when I read Shakespeare. No matter how much I read, I still find myself hung up on some of his lines from time to time.

This is my favorite edition of Shakespeare's complete works. The editing is thoughtful, and the finished product is poetic and understandable. The footnotes are thoughtful, brief, and unobtrusive. These are Shakespearean editors who respect your intelligence.

I tend to favor the Norton edition's General Introduction to this one, but I prefer Riverside's introductions to the individual plays. There is no perfect edition of Shakespeare's complete works. For what I look for in a collection, though, this edition satisfies most of the criteria, and so I wholeheartedly recommend it to others.
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Isabella
5.0 out of 5 stars this book is so fire
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023
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literal heat with every sentence. thank you Shakespeare very cool.
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JayRL
4.0 out of 5 stars "formerly The Riverside Shakespeare"
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2018
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The first printed page of the book states, "THE WADSWORTH SHAKESPEARE formerly The Riverside Shakespeare".
My book came from Amazon. Some of the pages were not cut, so I had to separate them myself, and I'll have to eventually cut them down to the size of the other pages. The book has a slight razor cut across the back. Scratches, cuts, etc. are common with books I order from Amazon. I've sent so many back! The book was placed in a box with no packing material, but that didn't seem to hurt it. It has a glossy cardboard cover like the Riverside Shakespeare, and no dust jacket or ribbon. I would pay more for a better cover, ribbon and binding.
The pages are easy to read with a decent size type with two columns per page.
Most important for me: notes are at the bottom of each column, and the corresponding number for each note is in the right margin, making it really easy to reference the notes.
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JayRL
4.0 out of 5 stars "formerly The Riverside Shakespeare"
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2018
The first printed page of the book states, "THE WADSWORTH SHAKESPEARE formerly The Riverside Shakespeare".
My book came from Amazon. Some of the pages were not cut, so I had to separate them myself, and I'll have to eventually cut them down to the size of the other pages. The book has a slight razor cut across the back. Scratches, cuts, etc. are common with books I order from Amazon. I've sent so many back! The book was placed in a box with no packing material, but that didn't seem to hurt it. It has a glossy cardboard cover like the Riverside Shakespeare, and no dust jacket or ribbon. I would pay more for a better cover, ribbon and binding.
The pages are easy to read with a decent size type with two columns per page.
Most important for me: notes are at the bottom of each column, and the corresponding number for each note is in the right margin, making it really easy to reference the notes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars PERFECT CONDITION
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FOR A USED TEXTBOOK I GOT FOR TWENTY DOLLARS IT IS IN PERFECT CONDITION. NO TEARING OR WEAR AT ALL. SHIPPING WAS RIGHT ON TIME. USE THIS SHOP FOR TEXTBOOK NEEDS!!! HONEST AND OPEN COMMUNICATION!! VERY HAPPY
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Jim Clark
5.0 out of 5 stars Five stars for the Bard
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Great writing, a terrific prof, and good footnotes combine to make this book a delight. Yes, a delight. There are so many great lines, dramatic scenes, and complicated and fascinating people in the plays. Sonnets soar as well. And they're all inside a single book. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
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Jayah
3.0 out of 5 stars Really Big and Heavy
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2016
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The book arrived within a reasonable amount of time and was in excellent condition. However, to say that I was surprised upon receiving this would be an understatement; the book was HUGE and HEAVY! Chugging it to and back from campus to the dorms (about 1 mile or so) was a pretty daunting task to say the least. Also, the pages were so thin and fragile and the text was incredibly small. The benefit, however, is that some of the words are defined at the bottom of the page. If this will be staying on your bookshelf and you are a fan of Shakespeare, then by all means buy it. But if you are a student, I would not advise spending a couple of hundred dollars on a book you will be barely using--especially when you can just purchase the plays individually.
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George Micevski
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2017
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my son was very happy I found it.
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mole in a hole, cambridge
5.0 out of 5 stars great complete shakespeare
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2013
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fantastic edition, i already have one, was recommended by cambridge uni english faculty as the text to use, so that shows you the regard this edition has.
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monaco
5.0 out of 5 stars シェイクスピア学徒必携書
Reviewed in Japan on June 7, 2003
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質の高い全集だ。ハーバードから出されている総索引の底本になっていることもあり、研究者、学生には不可欠な全集本である。語注は少ないが、要所要所を押えており、かなり役に立つ。また、作品事に付けられているintroductionが非情によい。特にAnne Bartonが担当した喜劇と、Frank Kermode担当の悲劇が秀逸。その他、付録についているシェイクスピア関係の文献、画像、年表、王の系図、など有益な情報を与えてくれるものばかりだ。
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j pearce
5.0 out of 5 stars riverside shakespeare
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2015
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Excellent. Beautiful book delivered quickly
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