The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
por William Shakespeare, W. J. Craig
Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press | 1914
Overview
Themes of Christian theology run throughout the works of Shakespeare, including forgiveness, sacrifice, grace, love, reconciliation, and community, as well as confirmation of human nature. Although not typically considered a Christian writer, Shakespeare draws upon Christian doctrine and symbolism in the construction of his plays and poetry. His works merit not only consideration from a literary standpoint, but a theological one as well. Revealing the complexities of human life in story and in lyrical poems, Shakespeare’s writings offer a close study of the tragedy, comedy, and value of humankind.
Shakespeare continues to be highly quotable and relevant to today's culture, providing valuable sermon and seminary illustrations. This edition of Shakespeare’s works includes a preface by the editor, each play and poem in its entirety, and a glossary of terms and first lines. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare is a must-have for any scholar, pastor, professor, or anyone interested in reading the most famous English writer of all time.
Key Features
- Contains all Shakespeare’s writings, including plays and poems
- Early twentieth edition faithful to the original texts
- Includes glossary of terms, index of characters, and index of first lines
Praise for the Print Edition
Nothing has been a bigger surprise in my scholarly career than my gradually coming to regard Shakespeare as a Christian writer.
—Leland Ryken, Professor of English, Wheaton College
The 1914 Oxford edition of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare ranks among the most authoritative published this century. The 37 plays, 154 sonnets and miscellaneous verse constitute the literary cornerstone of Western civilization.
—Bartleby.com
Product Details
- Title: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
- Author: William Shakespeare
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication Date: 1914
- Pages: 1,350
Sample Pages from the Print Edition
