Publisher's Synopsis
An Account of the Only Known Manuscript of Shakespeare's Plays is a book written by James Orchard Halliwell in 1843. The book provides a comprehensive description of the only known manuscript of Shakespeare's plays, which contains some important variations and corrections in The Merry Wives of Windsor. The manuscript was discovered by Halliwell himself in 1842 and is considered to be one of the most important literary discoveries of the 19th century. The book provides a detailed analysis of the manuscript, including its history, provenance, and content. It also includes facsimiles of some of the manuscript pages, as well as a transcription of the text. The book is an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Shakespeare's works, providing valuable insights into the playwright's creative process and the evolution of his plays.Obtained From A Playhouse Copy Of That Play Recently Discovered.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
