The Shakespeare-Expositor: An Aid to the Perfect Understanding of Shakespeare's Plays

Name: The Shakespeare-Expositor: An Aid to the Perfect Understanding of Shakespeare's Plays
Author: Thomas Keightley

By Thomas Keightley

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The volume serves as a practical manual for readers and editors, beginning with a concise life of the playwright and a methodological introduction to textual and metrical problems. It surveys editions and origins, offers numerous original emendations and explanatory notes arranged play by play, and discusses verse, diction, and editorial principles. Accompanying glossaries and an index clarify archaic language and difficult passages, while selective metrical arrangements illuminate performance and poetic structure.

About the Author

Thomas Keightley

Thomas Keightley was an English author and historian known for his contributions to folklore and literary criticism. His notable works include "The Fairy Mythology," which explores the myths and superstitions surrounding fairies across various cultures, and "Secret Societies of the Middle Ages," where he delves into the influence of secretive groups throughout history. Keightley also authored "The Shakespeare-Expositor," a guide aimed at enhancing the understanding of Shakespeare's plays. His writings reflect a keen interest in the intersection of history, literature, and mythology, making him a significant figure in the study of these subjects.