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Transcriber's Note
THE SHAKESPEARE-EXPOSITOR: AN AID TO THE PERFECT UNDERSTANDING OF SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS.
PREFACE.
LIFE OF SHAKESPEARE.
EDITIONS, DATES, AND ORIGINS OF SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS.
INTRODUCTION. - I. The Text. - 1.
COMEDIES. - COMEDY OF ERRORS. - Act I. - Sc. 1.
HISTORIES.
TRAGEDIES. - ROMEO AND JULIET. - Act I. - Sc. 1.
ADDITIONAL NOTES.
This manual helps listeners navigate Shakespeare’s often confusing passages without the need for a heavily annotated edition. The editor’s own corrections appear as subtle gray or red underlines, each linked to a brief on‑screen explanation. It focuses on early‑act challenges, giving a solid foundation for further listening.
A detailed notes section and comprehensive index let users trace every alteration back to its source, while a supplemental glossary clarifies archaic words and literary references that often trip modern ears. Because the guide is independent of any specific edition, it works with the texts listeners already have. The result is a clear, searchable companion for any Shakespeare reading.
The editor, noted for his work on Milton, applies the same meticulous care to Shakespeare, aiming to untangle each textual knot. Though scholarly, the explanations are crafted for the ear, making them accessible to casual listeners as well as serious students. Those who want a deeper grasp of the Bard’s language will find this expositor a useful aid.
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (697K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2014-03-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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