George Steevens / Samuel Johnson
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This is a supplement to the 1778 edition of Shakespeare’s plays, edited by Samuel Johnson and George Steevens. It provides additional notes, commentary, and textual emendations to further illuminate and refine the understanding of Shakespeare’s works as interpreted by these prominent 18th-century editors. It offers insights into the editorial practices and critical perspectives of the time, making it invaluable for scholars interested in the history of Shakespearean interpretation. This supplement showcases the ongoing effort to establish an accurate and authoritative text of Shakespeare, demonstrating the evolving nature of literary scholarship and the enduring fascination with Shakespeare’s genius. It serves as a historical document, reflecting the literary tastes and intellectual debates of the late 18th century, while providing additional layers of understanding of plays such as 'Hamlet', 'Macbeth', and 'King Lear'.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.