Complete Works. Reprinted from the First Folio

Complete Works. Reprinted from the First Folio by William Shakespeare explores the dangers of tampering with the original text of Shakespeare's plays. The book highlights examples of alterations made to Shakespeare's iconic lines emphasizing the importance of preserving the poet's original words. Through discussions on various plays like 'Othello' 'Julius Caesar' 'Hamlet' and 'Macbeth' the book serves as a cautionary tale for future editors to maintain fidelity to the First Folio text. It delves into the significance of Shakespeare's language and the folly of unnecessary modifications.