To the public. Had the last editor of the plays of Shakespeare met with the assistance he had reason to expect from the public, in aid of his own great abilities, all further attempts at the illustration of that author, had been as unnecessary as vain. ..

The dramatic works of William Shakespeare : with a glossary.

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Plays

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The dramatic works of William Shakespeare : with a glossary.