As well as the complete and unabridged text, each play in this series hasan extensive range of student's notes. These include detailed and clearexplanations of difficult words and passages, a synopsis of the plot, summariesof individual scenes, and notes on the main characters. Also included is a widerange of questions and activities for work in class, together with thehistorical background to Shakespeare's England, a brief biography ofShakespeare, and a complete list of his plays. For this new edition, the text ofthe play, the notes, and the introductory matter have all been revised so as tomake them clearer and more accessible. In addition, the entire text of the bookhas been redesigned and reset to make it easier to read. The illustrations havebeen completely redrawn, photographs of recent stage production have beenincluded and there is a new, attractive cover design.