Printed books allowed for Shakespeare's works to reach a wide audience from "summary" of Shakespeare and the Book by David Scott Kastan,George M Bodman Professor of English David Scott Kastan
The advent of printed books in the sixteenth century revolutionized the dissemination of literature, allowing works like those of Shakespeare to reach a much wider audience than ever before. Prior to the printing press, manuscripts were laboriously copied by hand, limiting their availability and accessibility. With the introduction of printing technology, however, it became possible to produce multiple copies of a text quickly and efficiently, making it easier for Shakespeare's plays and poems to circulate throughout England and beyond. Printed books not only increased the quantity of Shakespeare's works in circulation but also improved their quality. The consistency and accuracy of printed texts helped to preserve the integrity of Shakespeare's language and ensure that his plays were transmitted faithfully from one generation to the next. This standardization of the text made it easier for readers and audiences to engage with Shakespeare's works, fostering a deeper apprec...
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