James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps Livres

Featuring the original texts of Shakespeare's plays, this comprehensive collection includes meticulous comparisons with notable editions by Halliwell, Knight, and Colloer. It offers historical and critical introductions, along with insightful notes for each play, enhancing the reader's understanding. Additionally, a biography of Shakespeare provides context to his remarkable life and contributions to literature. This high-quality reprint of the 1861 edition serves as a valuable resource for both scholars and enthusiasts of Shakespearean drama.

Featuring a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, this edition preserves the cultural significance of the original text. Readers may encounter imperfections typical of older books, including marks and notations. The commitment to protecting and promoting literature is evident in the high-quality, affordable modern edition that remains true to the original's content and presentation.

One of the most influential books of the medieval period, John Mandeville's fourteenth-century work was written, ostensibly, to encourage and instruct pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land. A thorough compendium of medieval lore, the travel book proved to be a great success throughout Europe. (Among his alleged readers were Leonardo da Vinci and Christopher Columbus.) The Travels professes to relate Mandeville's experiences in the Holy Land, Egypt, India, and China--where he served in the Great Khan's army--followed by his journey to "the lands beyond," countries populated by "dog-headed men, cannibals, Amazons, and pygmies." Five centuries after Mandeville recorded his observations in those distant lands, the volume's remarkably exacting accounts of events and geography were found to be probable fabrications. Nevertheless, the book's widespread popularity and influence make it essential to the study of medieval English literature. An engaging mix of fact and fantasy, enhanced with more than 100 rare woodcut illustrations, it has retained its place as one of the greatest and most entertaining works of early English vernacular prose.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1841.

This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.

A whimsical and charming exploration of the fairy mythology of Shakespeare, with beautiful illustrations throughout. This enchanting book is sure to delight both Shakespeare aficionados and lovers of folklore and fairy tales.

This book offers an intriguing look into the search for new facts about Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Written by James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps, a prominent Shakespearean scholar, it provides valuable insights into the sources and methods used by researchers in the pursuit of new knowledge. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of Shakespearean scholarship.

This book delves into the character of Sir John Falstaff, a beloved figure in Shakespeare's plays. James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps presents an in-depth analysis of Falstaff's quirks and personality traits, shedding light on the complexities of one of literature's most memorable characters.

This fascinating book offers a glimpse into the rare and unusual manuscripts held by the University of Cambridge. Complete with detailed descriptions and beautiful illustrations, it will delight readers with an interest in history, literature, and culture.