John Dover Wilson's New Shakespeare, published between 1921 and 1966, became the classic Cambridge edition of Shakespeare's plays and poems until the 1980s. The series, long since out-of-print, is now reissued. Each work is available both individually and as a set, and each contains a lengthy and lively introduction, main text, and substantial notes and glossary printed at the back. The edition, which began with The Tempest and ended with The Sonnets, put into practice the techniques and theories that had evolved under the 'New Bibliography'. Remarkably by today's standards, although it took the best part of half a century to produce, the New Shakespeare involved only a small band of editors besides Dover Wilson himself. As the volumes took shape, many of Dover Wilson's textual methods acquired general acceptance and became an established part of later editorial practice, for example in the Arden and New Cambridge Shakespeares.
John Dover Wilson's New Shakespeare, published between 1921 and 1966, became the classic Cambridge edition of Shakespeare's plays and poems until the 1980s. The series, long since out-of-print, is now reissued. Each work is available both individually and as a set, and each contains a lengthy and lively introduction, main text, and substantial notes and glossary printed at the back. The edition, which began with The Tempest and ended with The Sonnets, put into practice the techniques and theories that had evolved under the 'New Bibliography'. Remarkably by today's standards, although it took the best part of half a century to produce, the New Shakespeare involved only a small band of editors besides Dover Wilson himself. As the volumes took shape, many of Dover Wilson's textual methods acquired general acceptance and became an established part of later editorial practice, for example in the Arden and New Cambridge Shakespeares.
"Here and Hereafter" by Barry Pain is a thought-scary collection of brief testimonies that delves into the nation-states of the supernatural, exploring topics of life, demise, and the mysteries that lie beyond. Written with a mix of humor, irony, and a hint of the macabre, Pain weaves tales that undertaking conventional perceptions of truth. In this series, the author invitations readers to ponder the unknown, imparting glimpses into the afterlife and supernatural occurrences. Each story is crafted with a keen sense of wit and a subtle exploration of the human situation, upsetting both entertainment and reflection. Pain's narrative fashion showcases his capability to traverse the bounds among the mundane and the mystical, developing an engaging and eclectic assortment of tales that entertain whilst prompting deeper contemplation. "Here and Hereafter" stands as a testomony to Barry Pain's literary versatility, as he navigates among genres, seamlessly mixing factors of delusion and satire to create a group that lingers within the reader's thoughts, inviting them to ponder the mysteries of existence.