$50 · Circa 1920’s – Complete Shakespeare with Temple Notes

Complete Shakespeare with Temple Notes – The World Syndicate Publishing Company This comprehensive edition of William Shakespeare’s works is a remarkable collection published by The World Syndicate Publishing Company. The volume includes Temple Notes, which provide insightful annotations and context to enhance the reader’s understanding of Shakespeare’s timeless plays and poems. Although undated, this edition is estimated to be from the late 1920s, making it a valuable addition to any collection of antiquarian books. Contents: This extensive compilation includes all of Shakespeare’s plays, poems, and sonnets: Comedies: The Tempest Two Gentlemen of Verona Merry Wives of Windsor Measure for Measure Comedy of Errors Much Ado About Nothing Love’s Labour’s Lost Midsummer Night’s Dream Merchant of Venice As You Like It Taming of the Shrew All’s Well That Ends Well Twelfth Night Winter’s Tale Histories: King John King Richard II King Henry IV, Part 1 King Henry IV, Part 2 King Henry V King Henry VI, Part 1 King Henry VI, Part 2 King Henry VI, Part 3 King Richard III King Henry VIII Tragedies: Troilus and Cressida Coriolanus Titus Andronicus Romeo and Juliet Timon of Athens Julius Caesar Macbeth Hamlet King Lear Othello Anthony and Cleopatra Cymbeline Romances: Pericles Poetry: Venus and Adonis Rape of Lucrece Sonnets Lover’s Complaint Passionate Pilgrim Sonnets to Sundry Notes of Music Phoenix and the Turtle Physical Condition: Cover: Light blue cloth-covered boards with gold gilt lettering on the front panel and spine. Pages: 1173 pages, all secure to the hinge. Binding: No seam splits, ensuring the durability of the book. Wear: Some visible wear consistent with its age (please refer to the images in the photo gallery of the post for a detailed view). Marks: The pages are free of marks, with the exception of a previous owner’s name inscribed on the front endpaper. Illustrations: This edition is illustrated with original designs by T. M. Matterson and engravings by Alexander Anderson, adding visual appeal and historical value to the text. About William Shakespeare: William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor, universally acknowledged as one of the greatest writers in the English language. Known as England’s national poet and the “Bard of Avon,” his works comprise 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems, and several other verses. His plays have been translated into every major living language and continue to be performed more frequently than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare was born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. At 18, he married Anne Hathaway, with whom he had three children. Between 1585 and 1592, he embarked on a successful career in London as an actor, writer, and part-owner of the playing company Lord Chamberlain’s Men, later known as the King’s Men. He retired to Stratford at age 49 and died three years later. Despite the scant details of his private life, Shakespeare’s influence on literature and the English language is unparalleled. Historical Context: Shakespeare’s works, published in various editions during his lifetime, were collated posthumously in the First Folio of 1623 by his friends John Heminge and Henry Condell. This definitive edition has cemented his legacy, with Ben Jonson’s preface famously proclaiming Shakespeare as “not of an age, but for all time.” This collectible volume, with its Temple Notes and extensive content, offers a unique glimpse into the genius of William Shakespeare, making it a must-have for any serious collector or enthusiast of classic literature. Happy to discuss shipping options!