Four Comedies: The Taming of the Shrew, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Merchant of Venice, Twelfth Night

These four great comedies bring you William Shakespeare in a delightful and humorous vein. The complete Cambridge Text of each play is clear and understandable. The story of each play is summed up briefly by J. Walker McSpadden A glossary at the end of the book explains all unusual words and terms. The cast of characters of each play is illustrated by Frederick E. Banbery.

Each play is prefaced with an introduction by Mark Van Doren. This noted critic's comments will add immeasurably to the reader's enjoyment, appreciation and understanding of William Shakespeare and his humour.

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