The book investigates the editorial interventions in Shakespeare's texts from "summary" of Shakespeare and the Book by David Scott Kastan,George M Bodman Professor of English David Scott Kastan
The editorial interventions in Shakespeare's texts have long been a subject of scholarly debate and inquiry. These interventions, whether intentional or accidental, have the potential to significantly impact the way we understand and interpret Shakespeare's plays and poems. By examining these interventions, we can gain valuable insights into the transmission and reception of Shakespeare's works over the centuries. One of the key questions that arises when considering editorial interventions in Shakespeare's texts is the extent to which these interventions reflect the author's original intentions. Scholars have long grappled with the challenge of distinguishing between Shakespeare's own words and those of later editors, printers, or compositors. This task is made even more complex by the fact that many of Shakespeare's plays were not published during his lifetime, leading to a reliance on imperfect and sometimes conflicting sources. In addition to questi...
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