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13 de nov. de 2021 · One of the many surprises in the Cathedral Library is the number of play texts held there, and one of the most notable is a copy of the Second Folio (large-format) printed edition of Shakespeare’s plays. Our copy is not in perfect condition but it has been lovingly repaired, and the portrait of the author on the title-page has been hand ...
14 de abr. de 2015 · This, the second edition of the collected plays of William Shakespeare, is commonly known as "the second folio." The so-called "first folio" was printed in London and issued in 1623 by Isaac Jaggard and Edward Blount. It contained 36 plays, 18 of which had never before appeared in print, including Macbeth, The tempest, and Julius Caesar.
Title: Second Folio: Description: Second Folio from the Lord Leigh set. Includes bookplates of Lord Leigh and Frederick S. Peck. Full Title: Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies
In 1623, the first folio-sized edition of Mr. William Shakespeares comedies, histories and tragedies was printed, seven years after the death of the playwright. Before this, the Bard’s plays were printed exclusively in much smaller quarto editions, with numerous folds. In fact, only half of his plays were published in that fashion.
The Second Folio, 1632 Nine years after the First Folio, the Second Folio was printed, which reflected the continuing interest in the playwright's work. It contains the same plays as the First Folio, but was also the first attempt at a systematic 'edit' of Shakespeare's plays.
The Second Folio contains John Milton’s first appearance in print, his anonymous epitaph to Shakespeare in 16 verses: “What neede my Shakespeare for his honour'd bones.” It appears on the same page as the eight-line “Upon the Effigies” (leaf A5r), which is conjugate to the title page (leaf A2r).
10 de out. de 2018 · The play dramatizes the story that made the Second Folio possible! It’s about the development of the First Folio, which—after Shakespeare’s death in 1616—was created by his friends in the acting troupe the King’s Men. At that time, whoever was the first to print a play could go to the stationer’s office (what we would think of as a ...
