Exlibrary copies in good condition. Coffee table oversized books. Very heavy. 1980's

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This three-volume work contains sixty original essays that, for the first time, present the broadest range of Shakespeare studies in one accessible set. As a valuable learning and research tool for students, teachers, general readers, and Shakespeare scholars alike, the collection is distinguished for both its readability and detail and for the new thinking it encourages about the man, his world, his work, and his influence. Volume 1, His World, establishes the historical and cultural context of Shakespeare's writing. The contributors are all renowned historians, and they offer a comprehensive view of the intellectual and political climate, as well as the day-to-day life of Renaissance England. These essays provide a complete introduction to the society in which Shakespeare wrote and which, in turn, helped shape his masterpieces. Volume II, His Work, Vol 3. His influence

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