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Shakespeare's works were among the very first English secular texts to be edited. The long history of adapting them has positioned them as a catalyst for theories of editing and textuality. A Concise Companion to Shakespeare and the Text introduces the early editions, editing practices, and publishing history of Shakespeare's plays and poems, and examines their influence on bibliographic studies as a whole.

Written by leading scholars in the field, this comprehensive resource examines the history of Shakespeare's works in their subsequent editions, as well as the theories and practicalities of working with the texts. It provides an accessible and authoritative introduction to Shakespearean bibliographic studies, and is an indispensable source of reference for both students and faculty.