Titus Andronicus

by Shakespeare, William; Mowat, Dr. Barbara A.; Werstine, Paul

• ISBN13: 9781982156893
• ISBN10: 1982156899
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781501126598
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780671722920
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2020-06-09
• Publisher: SIMON & SCHUSTER
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About This Book

Titus Andronicus (Folger Shakespeare Library)

ISBN: 9781982156893

About This Book

Titus Andronicus, the earliest tragedy and Roman play attributed to William Shakespeare, is a gripping tale of revenge, loyalty, and the darker aspects of human nature. This authoritative edition from The Folger Shakespeare Library is a trusted resource for students and general readers alike.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and scholars in introductory Shakespeare courses at the high school and college levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding Shakespeare's early works, including literature enthusiasts and theater professionals.

History and Editions

First published in 2020, this edition of Titus Andronicus has been meticulously edited to provide the most accurate and comprehensive text available. The Folger Shakespeare Library edition includes freshly edited text based on the best early printed versions of the play, full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text, scene-by-scene plot summaries, a key to the play's famous lines and phrases, an introduction to reading Shakespeare's language, and an essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play.

Author and Other Works

William Shakespeare is one of the most renowned playwrights in history. His works include iconic plays like Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, King Lear, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Shakespeare's writing style is known for its poetic language, complex characters, and exploration of human emotions.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Softcover: ISBN-13: 9781982156893
• eBook: Not available through Folger Shakespeare Library; however, digital versions may be available from other retailers.
• Other Editions: The Folger Shakespeare Library edition is the primary source for this ISBN.

Publication Details

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication Date: June 9, 2020
• Number of Pages: 320 pages
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

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• Hardcover: Not available for this specific edition.
• eTextbook: Not available through Folger Shakespeare Library; however, digital versions may be available from other retailers.
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• 9781982156893 (Softcover)
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Additional Resources

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• Folger Shakespeare Library: The world’s largest collection of Shakespeare’s printed works, offering exhibitions, performances, and programs. Visit [Folger.edu](https://folger.edu) for more information.
• Shakespeare Scholarships: The Folger Shakespeare Library also provides resources and essays by leading scholars, offering a modern perspective on Shakespeare’s works.

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Author Biography

William Shakespeare was born in April 1564 in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, on England’s Avon River. When he was eighteen, he married Anne Hathaway. The couple had three children—an older daughter Susanna and twins, Judith and Hamnet. Hamnet, Shakespeare’s only son, died in childhood. The bulk of Shakespeare’s working life was spent in the theater world of London, where he established himself professionally by the early 1590s. He enjoyed success not only as a playwright and poet, but also as an actor and shareholder in an acting company. Although some think that sometime between 1610 and 1613 Shakespeare retired from the theater and returned home to Stratford, where he died in 1616, others believe that he may have continued to work in London until close to his death.

Barbara A. Mowat is Director of Research emerita at the Folger Shakespeare Library, Consulting Editor of Shakespeare Quarterly, and author of The Dramaturgy of Shakespeare’s Romances and of essays on Shakespeare’s plays and their editing.

Paul Werstine is Professor of English at the Graduate School and at King’s University College at Western University. He is a general editor of the New Variorum Shakespeare and author of Early Modern Playhouse Manuscripts and the Editing of Shakespeare and of many papers and articles on the printing and editing of Shakespeare’s plays.