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The First Folio is a collection of 36 plays by William Shakespeare, published in folio format in 1623, seven years after his death. It is one of the most influential books ever published and contains many plays not previously printed, as well as some poems and dedications.
First Folio, first published edition (1623) of the collected works of William Shakespeare, originally published as Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories & Tragedies. It is the major source for contemporary texts of his plays.
The First Folio is the first published collection of Shakespeare’s plays, produced seven years after his death. Its title is Mr. William Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories & Tragedies, and it groups his plays into those categories—comedies, histories, and tragedies—for the first time.
Nov 28, 2023 · Learn about the First Folio, the 1623 collection of Shakespeare's plays that is the basis for modern editions. Explore the history, significance, and stories behind the First Folio through blog posts, podcasts, and online resources.
Explore the text and images of the First Folio, the first collected edition of Shakespeare's plays, held by the Bodleian Library. Read A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act 1, Scene 1, and download the digital text and images of the play.
Jul 1, 2000 · A collection of 35 plays by Shakespeare published in the early 17th century. Learn about the printing challenges, the literary impact, and the plays included in this monumental body of work.
Feb 23, 2020 · Learn about the first collected edition of William Shakespeare’s plays, published in 1623, and its cultural significance. See the title page of a presentation copy from the Folger collection and the Droeshout portrait of Shakespeare.
