The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare
Edited by W.J. Craig
Published by Humphrey Milford: London 1945
"This single-volume edition of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, edited with a glossary by W. J. Craig, represents one of the most enduring scholarly presentations of Shakespeare's plays and poems produced by Oxford University Press in the first half of the twentieth century. Craig's editorial approach aims for clarity and accessibility, providing a carefully established text supported by concise glossarial assistance that helps modern readers navigate Elizabethan language without overwhelming the original drama and verse. The volume gathers the full dramatic canon alongside the sonnets and longer poems, offering a comprehensive and authoritative Shakespeare library in a practical, well-made format.
Published in 1945 by Humphrey Milford for Oxford University Press, this edition reflects the culmination of a long line of earlier printings and revisions, drawing on decades of academic refinement. The solid blue cloth binding with gilt lettering and the publisher's slipcase label identify it as part of Oxford's respected "Standard Authors" series, intended for both serious study and long-term personal libraries. As a post-war reprint, it carries a quiet historical resonance, embodying the renewed emphasis on cultural continuity and classical literature in the aftermath of the Second World War. This volume would appeal particularly to students of English literature, admirers of Shakespeare seeking a reliable one-volume text, and collectors of mid-twentieth-century Oxford University Press editions."
General wear and fading to slip case. Covers clean and in excellent condition. Pages very clean, crisp and bright with some creasing to last couple of pages as shown. Very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
