The works of Mr. William Shakespear, in nine volumes: with his life, by N. Rowe Esq; Adorn'd with cuts. To the last volume is prefix'd, I. An essay on the art, rise, and progress of the stage, in Greece, Rome, and England. II. Observations upon the most sublime passages in this author. III. A Glossary, explaining the antiquated words made use of throughout his works.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Verse drama, English--Early works to 1800.

Verse drama, English.

Genre:

Plays.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (9v.,plates )

Other Title:

Works of Mr. William Shakespear,

Place of Publication:

London : printed for J. Tonson, E. Curll, J. Pemberton, and K. Sanger: and are to be sold by J. Knapton and D. Midwinter in St. Paul's Church-yard, A. Betsworth on London-Bridg, W. Taylor in Pater-noster-row, T. Varnam and J. Osborn in Lombard-street, and J. Browne near Temple-Car, M.DCC.XIV. [1714]

Notes:

The supplementary essays are by Charles Gildon.

Vols.2-8 have imprint "printed for Jacob Tonson" and vol.9: "printed by J. Darby, for E. Curll, K. Sanger, and J. Pemberton: sold by J. Tonson [and 6 others in London]".

Each play has a separately dated titlepage, but pagination and register are continuous in each volume.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T26042.

OCLC:

642557121