Wilson, John Dover 1881-1969
Overview
Works: | 957 works in 4,681 publications in 6 languages and 46,430 library holdings |
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Genres: | Drama Tragedies (Drama) History Criticism, interpretation, etc Fiction Juvenile works Comedy plays Historical drama Outlines and syllabi Study guides |
Roles: | Editor, Author, Author of introduction, Other, Compiler, ed, Publishing director, Actor, Contributor, Creator, Honoree, Translator, Adapter, wpr, Director, Composer |
Classifications: | PR2829.A2, 822.33 |
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Most widely held works about
John Dover Wilson
- Milestones on the Dover road by John Dover Wilson( Book )
- Coriolanus by William Shakespeare( Book )
- A review of the bibliographical methods employed by J. Dover Wilson in the first thirteen volumes of the "New" Cambridge Shakespeare by Benjamin Cook Bowman( )
- John Dover Wilson and the New Cambridge Shakespeare by Lucy Anne Funk( )
- Typed letter signed from John Dover Wilson, Purley, to Joseph Q. Adams by John Dover Wilson( )
- John Dover Wilson, 1881-1969 by Harold Jenkins( Book )
- A list of his published writings presented to John Dover Wilson on his eightieth birthday, 13 July 1961 by Cambridge University Press( Book )
- Frank Percy Wilson papers by F. P Wilson( )
- "The Essential Shakespeare." A commentary [on the work by John Dover Wilson] by Bertram G Theobald( Book )
- Henrietta C. Bartlett papers by Henrietta C Bartlett( Visual )
- Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare : a facsimile of the First folio text by William Shakespeare( Book )
- A list of his published writings presented to John Dover Wilson on his eightieth birthday by John Butt( Book )
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Most widely held works by
John Dover Wilson
What happens in Hamlet by
John Dover Wilson(
Book
)
189 editions published between 1935 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 2,788 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A scholarly examination of the plot and dramatic technique of Shakespeare's most controversial play
189 editions published between 1935 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 2,788 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A scholarly examination of the plot and dramatic technique of Shakespeare's most controversial play
Life in Shakespeare's England : a book of Elizabethan prose by
John Dover Wilson(
Book
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153 editions published between 1911 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,097 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Entertaining and informative, this 1956 anthology paints a vivid picture of the world in which Shakespeare lived. Using the playwright's life as the framework - his birth, his education, his move to London, his life in theatre, his death - the book uses selected extracts from key Elizabethan publications to embody the atmosphere of this period. From sport to superstition, from festival to fashion, from the plague to playhouses, the significant features of the age are described through its prose, providing the reader with first-hand accounts of the conditions in which Shakespeare's masterpieces were created. All chapters are prefaced with illustrative Shakespearean quotations; the collection representing a commentary on the work as well as the life of Shakespeare. All texts have been modernised to assist the reader, and a glossary is included which explains names, unfamiliar words and difficult passages
153 editions published between 1911 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,097 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Entertaining and informative, this 1956 anthology paints a vivid picture of the world in which Shakespeare lived. Using the playwright's life as the framework - his birth, his education, his move to London, his life in theatre, his death - the book uses selected extracts from key Elizabethan publications to embody the atmosphere of this period. From sport to superstition, from festival to fashion, from the plague to playhouses, the significant features of the age are described through its prose, providing the reader with first-hand accounts of the conditions in which Shakespeare's masterpieces were created. All chapters are prefaced with illustrative Shakespearean quotations; the collection representing a commentary on the work as well as the life of Shakespeare. All texts have been modernised to assist the reader, and a glossary is included which explains names, unfamiliar words and difficult passages
The essential Shakespeare, a biographical adventure by
J. Dover Wilson(
Book
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124 editions published between 1932 and 1977 in 4 languages and held by 1,924 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
124 editions published between 1932 and 1977 in 4 languages and held by 1,924 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twentieth century interpretations of Hamlet : a collection of critical essays by
David M Bevington(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1968 in English and held by 1,738 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of critical essays and commentary on Shakespeare's Hamlet
2 editions published in 1968 in English and held by 1,738 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of critical essays and commentary on Shakespeare's Hamlet
The fortunes of Falstaff by
John Dover Wilson(
Book
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83 editions published between 1943 and 1979 in English and held by 1,696 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
83 editions published between 1943 and 1979 in English and held by 1,696 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shakespeare's happy comedies by
John Dover Wilson(
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40 editions published between 1952 and 1980 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,233 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
40 editions published between 1952 and 1980 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,233 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An introduction to the sonnets of Shakespeare for the use of historians and others by
John Dover Wilson(
Book
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39 editions published between 1963 and 1964 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,206 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Essays explaining that Pembroke is the subject of 126 of Shakespeare's 154 Sonnets. Written for the "New Shakespeare" edition of the Sonnets
39 editions published between 1963 and 1964 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,206 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Essays explaining that Pembroke is the subject of 126 of Shakespeare's 154 Sonnets. Written for the "New Shakespeare" edition of the Sonnets
King Lear by
William Shakespeare(
Book
)
57 editions published between 1931 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,034 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of Shakespeare's darkest and most savage plays, tells the story of the foolish and Job-like Lear, who divides his kingdom, as he does his affections, according to vanity and whim. Lear's failure as a father engulfs himself and his world in turmoil and tragedy
57 editions published between 1931 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,034 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of Shakespeare's darkest and most savage plays, tells the story of the foolish and Job-like Lear, who divides his kingdom, as he does his affections, according to vanity and whim. Lear's failure as a father engulfs himself and his world in turmoil and tragedy
The sonnets by
William Shakespeare(
Book
)
44 editions published between 1966 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,028 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of 145 sonnets by Shakespeare preceded by a comprehensive introduction and analysis and followed by a comprehensive section of notes
44 editions published between 1966 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,028 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of 145 sonnets by Shakespeare preceded by a comprehensive introduction and analysis and followed by a comprehensive section of notes
The manuscript of Shakespeare's Hamlet and the problems of its transmission; an essay in critical bibliography by
John Dover Wilson(
Book
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38 editions published between 1934 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 885 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This set, which was originally an expansion of Professor Dover Wilson's Sandars lectures of 1934, has been out of print for many years and is now reissued. It was the first of three sets in which the author presented his long and painstaking work on Shakespeare's Hamlet and deals with the textual problems. What Happens in Hamlet deals with the dramatic problems and the text itself, with annotations, is published as one of the volumes of the New Shakespeare
38 editions published between 1934 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 885 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This set, which was originally an expansion of Professor Dover Wilson's Sandars lectures of 1934, has been out of print for many years and is now reissued. It was the first of three sets in which the author presented his long and painstaking work on Shakespeare's Hamlet and deals with the textual problems. What Happens in Hamlet deals with the dramatic problems and the text itself, with annotations, is published as one of the volumes of the New Shakespeare
The tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice by
William Shakespeare(
Book
)
66 editions published between 1926 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 877 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The New Shakespeare" provides a text (a play to a volume) of all Shakespeare's plays and poems which takes full account of the scholarship -- bibliographical, historical, and linguistic -- of the twentieth century, together with all the material necessary to bring the student or the general reader to the fullest understanding and enjoyment of what Shakespeare wrote. Each volume contains the text of the play, free from annotation and clearly printed, full notes, both textual and explanatory, an introduction by the editors, a stage-history, and a valuable glossary of difficult words and phrases. -- From publisher's description
66 editions published between 1926 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 877 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The New Shakespeare" provides a text (a play to a volume) of all Shakespeare's plays and poems which takes full account of the scholarship -- bibliographical, historical, and linguistic -- of the twentieth century, together with all the material necessary to bring the student or the general reader to the fullest understanding and enjoyment of what Shakespeare wrote. Each volume contains the text of the play, free from annotation and clearly printed, full notes, both textual and explanatory, an introduction by the editors, a stage-history, and a valuable glossary of difficult words and phrases. -- From publisher's description
Macbeth by
William Shakespeare(
Book
)
77 editions published between 1911 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 872 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Macbeth and Banquo encounter three prophesying witches on their journey home from battle. Macbeth's ambitions are kindled by the witches' prediction that he will someday be king. In an effort to hasten the prophecy, he and Lady Macbeth plot the murders of those in the way. Under the strain of the heinous crimes, Lady Macbeth dies and Macbeth edges toward insanity. In the tragic climax, Macbeth is killed in a duel and Malcolm becomes king
77 editions published between 1911 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 872 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Macbeth and Banquo encounter three prophesying witches on their journey home from battle. Macbeth's ambitions are kindled by the witches' prediction that he will someday be king. In an effort to hasten the prophecy, he and Lady Macbeth plot the murders of those in the way. Under the strain of the heinous crimes, Lady Macbeth dies and Macbeth edges toward insanity. In the tragic climax, Macbeth is killed in a duel and Malcolm becomes king
The tragedy of Coriolanus by
William Shakespeare(
Book
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38 editions published between 1909 and 2009 in English and held by 856 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
John Dover Wilson's New Shakespeare, published between 1921 and 1966, became the classic Cambridge edition of Shakespeare's plays and poems until the 1980s. The series, long since out-of-print, is now reissued. Each work is available both individually and as a set, and each contains a lengthy and lively introduction, main text, and substantial notes and glossary printed at the back. The edition, which began with The Tempest and ended with The Sonnets, put into practice the techniques and theories that had evolved under the 'New Bibliography'. Remarkably by today's standards, although it took the best part of half a century to produce, the New Shakespeare involved only a small band of editors besides Dover Wilson himself. As the volumes took shape, many of Dover Wilson's textual methods acquired general acceptance and became an established part of later editorial practice, for example in the Arden and New Cambridge Shakespeares
38 editions published between 1909 and 2009 in English and held by 856 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
John Dover Wilson's New Shakespeare, published between 1921 and 1966, became the classic Cambridge edition of Shakespeare's plays and poems until the 1980s. The series, long since out-of-print, is now reissued. Each work is available both individually and as a set, and each contains a lengthy and lively introduction, main text, and substantial notes and glossary printed at the back. The edition, which began with The Tempest and ended with The Sonnets, put into practice the techniques and theories that had evolved under the 'New Bibliography'. Remarkably by today's standards, although it took the best part of half a century to produce, the New Shakespeare involved only a small band of editors besides Dover Wilson himself. As the volumes took shape, many of Dover Wilson's textual methods acquired general acceptance and became an established part of later editorial practice, for example in the Arden and New Cambridge Shakespeares
Julius Caesar by
William Shakespeare(
Book
)
64 editions published between 1926 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 821 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In Shakespeare's tale of political conflict and intrigue set in ancient Rome, Brutus and others conspire to assassinate Julius Caesar
64 editions published between 1926 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 821 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In Shakespeare's tale of political conflict and intrigue set in ancient Rome, Brutus and others conspire to assassinate Julius Caesar
All's well that ends well by
William Shakespeare(
Book
)
33 editions published between 1921 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 792 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This play concerns the efforts of Helena, daughter of a renowned physician, to make Bertram, the Count of Rousillon, her husband
33 editions published between 1921 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 792 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This play concerns the efforts of Helena, daughter of a renowned physician, to make Bertram, the Count of Rousillon, her husband
The tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra by
William Shakespeare(
Book
)
57 editions published between 1928 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 783 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Mark Antony, one of the three rulers of the Roman World, has become the thrall of the fascinating Cleopatra. Affairs of state call him to Rome, but the attractions of the Queen of Egypt prove impossible to resist."
57 editions published between 1928 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 783 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Mark Antony, one of the three rulers of the Roman World, has become the thrall of the fascinating Cleopatra. Affairs of state call him to Rome, but the attractions of the Queen of Egypt prove impossible to resist."
King John by
William Shakespeare(
Book
)
41 editions published between 1926 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 773 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Oxford Shakespeare offers authoritative texts from leading scholars in editions designed to interpret and illuminate the plays for modern readers Book jacket."--Jacket
41 editions published between 1926 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 773 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Oxford Shakespeare offers authoritative texts from leading scholars in editions designed to interpret and illuminate the plays for modern readers Book jacket."--Jacket
Richard III by
William Shakespeare(
Book
)
50 editions published between 1954 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 760 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Catholic University of America, Speech and Drama Department, Rev. G.V. Hartke, O.P., head, presents its 150th production, William Shakespeare's "Richard III," directed by James D. Waring, performances coached by Josephine McGarry Callan, costumes designed by Joseph Lewis, setting and lighting by James D. Waring, costumes executed by Ann Tacik
50 editions published between 1954 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 760 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Catholic University of America, Speech and Drama Department, Rev. G.V. Hartke, O.P., head, presents its 150th production, William Shakespeare's "Richard III," directed by James D. Waring, performances coached by Josephine McGarry Callan, costumes designed by Joseph Lewis, setting and lighting by James D. Waring, costumes executed by Ann Tacik
Romeo and Juliet by
William Shakespeare(
Book
)
51 editions published between 1955 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 746 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
John Dover Wilson's New Shakespeare, published between 1921 and 1966, became the classic Cambridge edition of Shakespeare's plays and poems until the 1980s. The series, long since out-of-print, is now reissued. Each work is available both individually and as a set, and each contains a lengthy and lively introduction, main text, and substantial notes and glossary printed at the back. The edition, which began with The Tempest and ended with The Sonnets, put into practice the techniques and theories that had evolved under the 'New Bibliography'. Remarkably by today's standards, although it took the best part of half a century to produce, the New Shakespeare involved only a small band of editors besides Dover Wilson himself. As the volumes took shape, many of Dover Wilson's textual methods acquired general acceptance and became an established part of later editorial practice, for example in the Arden and New Cambridge Shakespeares
51 editions published between 1955 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 746 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
John Dover Wilson's New Shakespeare, published between 1921 and 1966, became the classic Cambridge edition of Shakespeare's plays and poems until the 1980s. The series, long since out-of-print, is now reissued. Each work is available both individually and as a set, and each contains a lengthy and lively introduction, main text, and substantial notes and glossary printed at the back. The edition, which began with The Tempest and ended with The Sonnets, put into practice the techniques and theories that had evolved under the 'New Bibliography'. Remarkably by today's standards, although it took the best part of half a century to produce, the New Shakespeare involved only a small band of editors besides Dover Wilson himself. As the volumes took shape, many of Dover Wilson's textual methods acquired general acceptance and became an established part of later editorial practice, for example in the Arden and New Cambridge Shakespeares
Love's labour's lost by
William Shakespeare(
Book
)
25 editions published between 1923 and 2009 in English and held by 736 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ferdinand, the king of Navarre, and three of his noblemen, are all dedicated to the study and the renunciation of women. These four meet the princess of France and her three attendants, and, inevitably, the men abandon their absurd principles
25 editions published between 1923 and 2009 in English and held by 736 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ferdinand, the king of Navarre, and three of his noblemen, are all dedicated to the study and the renunciation of women. These four meet the princess of France and her three attendants, and, inevitably, the men abandon their absurd principles
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- Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Other Honoree Author Lyricist Creator
- Quiller-Couch, Arthur 1863-1944 Other Author of introduction Publishing director Author Editor
- Hamlet (Legendary character)
- Rogers, Bruce 1870-1957 Editor
- Pforzheimer Bruce Rogers Collection (Library of Congress)
- Rouben Mamoulian Collection (Library of Congress)
- Bowers, Fredson
- Knight, G. Wilson (George Wilson) 1897-1985
- James, D. G. (David Gwilym) 1905-1968
- Bevington, David M. Editor
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Aging parents Antonius, Marcus, Antony and Cleopatra (Shakespeare, William) Assassination Assassins Britons Caesar, Julius Cleopatra,--Queen of Egypt, Conflict of generations Conspiracies Coriolanus, Cnaeus Marcius Courts and courtiers Egypt English drama Fathers and daughters Generals Great Britain Hamlet--(Legendary character) Hamlet (Shakespeare, William) Inheritance and succession Interracial marriage Italy--Florence Italy--Venice Italy--Verona Jealousy John,--King of England, Juliet--(Fictitious character) Julius Caesar (Shakespeare, William) King Lear (Shakespeare, William) Kings and rulers Lear,--King of England (Legendary character) Macbeth,--King of Scotland, Married women Muslims Navarre (Kingdom) Othello--(Fictitious character from Shakespeare) Othello (Shakespeare, William) Princesses Queens Richard--III,--King of England, Romans Rome (Empire) Romeo--(Fictitious character) Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare, William) Runaway husbands Shakespeare, William, Sonnets, English Vendetta Young adult drama, English Youth
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