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Product Description Last published in 1961 by the Malone Society, and available only to members, The Book of Sir Thomas More is now accessible to all students and scholars of Shakespeare and Renaissance drama. Since its first appearance in 1911, Greg's text has been the necessary foundation of scholarly study ofthe play. Including evaluations of the scholarship surrounding the work, as well as a reassessment of the play's problems in light of them, this reissue sheds new light on the political and social background of the time. About the Author W. W. Greg, now deceased, was the Founder, and former General Editor of the Malone Society
*This volume investigates the textual integrity and historical context of the collaborative Elizabethan play Sir Thomas More, focusing on the authorship debates and the manuscript's unique place in Renaissance drama.* W. W. Greg, a foundational figure in bibliographical studies, provides a rigorous transcription and critical apparatus for the play. The work utilizes the original manuscript as its primary source, examining the complex layers of revision and censorship that define the text. By situating the play within its political and social milieu, the book offers a framework for understanding the collaborative nature of early modern theatrical production.
What You Will Find
Experts regard this edition as a foundational resource for scholars of Shakespeare and early modern drama due to its meticulous attention to textual detail. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is tailored specifically for researchers and students of bibliographical history.
Page Count:
148
Publication Date:
1991-02-28
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0197290167
ISBN-13:
9780197290163
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