About NCS

The New Cambridge Shakespeare series is edited by an expert international team and appeals to readers worldwide for it's up-to-date scholarship and emphasis on performance.

Features include:

• Modern-spelling texts have been freshly established by each editor according to modern scholarly principles, distinguishing carefully between alternative Quarto and Folio readings.
• Lively introductions provide information on the date of composition, the theatrical and political context, sources, themes, language, critical reception and performance history.
• Informative illustrations give life to each play and cast light on a wide spectrum of historical, social and theatrical issues. Recreations of Shakespeare's stage and photographs from recent productions are also included.
• Valuable commentary at the foot of each page explains word-meaning and allusions.
• Precise details of staging and performance help students visualise the plays in action.
• Stylish and spacious page layout preserves an uncluttered text and allows room for the user's annotations.