<i>Each edition includes:</i> <p>• Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play</p> <p>• Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play</p> <p>• Scene-by-scene plot summaries</p> <p>• A key to famous lines and phrases</p> <p>• An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language</p> <p>• An essay by an outstanding scholar providing a modern perspective on the play</p> <p>• Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books</p> <p><i>Essay by</i> Catherine Belsey</p> <p>The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit www.folger.edu.</p>