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The Printing of William Shakespeare: How Editions Molded Shakespeare

Abstract:

The reception of William Shakespeare’s works has been fundamentally shaped by the material processes of printing and bookmaking. While Shakespeare’s plays originated as theatrical scripts performed for live audiences, their transformation into printed texts introduced significant variations that have influenced how modern readers and scholars engage with them. This article examines the evolution of Shakespeare’s canon through the lens of early modern and subsequent print history, highlighting the critical role of editors, publishers, and scholars in molding the textual landscape of Shakespearean studies.



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