For this new edition, first published in 1971, Ted Hughes expanded his original selection of Shakespeare's poems and dramatic speeches and completely rewrote his accompanying essay, aiming to restore to the general reader much of what was instinctively accessible to Shakespeare's audience of his time. This work demonstrates how Shakespeare's language combines in its essence and substance the full spectrum of Elizabethan concerns, both philosophical and social.

Pages: 224

Dimensions: 12.7x12.7cm