Old Spelling Shakespeare: Love's Labors Lost

By F. J. Furnivall and Frederick J. Furnivall

Book Overview

Old Spelling Shakespeare: Love's Labors Lost is a book that features a play written by William Shakespeare and edited by F. J. Furnivall. The play is a romantic comedy that tells the story of the King of Navarre and his three friends who swear an oath to devote themselves to three years of study and avoid the company of women. However, their plans are disrupted when the Princess of France and her ladies arrive on a diplomatic mission. The play explores themes of love, courtship, and the challenges of balancing intellectual pursuits with emotional desires. The book features the original text of the play in its original spelling, which can provide a unique reading experience for those interested in the history of the English language. The editor's notes and commentary provide context and analysis of the play's language and themes, making it a valuable resource for students, scholars, and Shakespeare enthusiasts alike.1907. Being the works of Shakespeare in the spelling of the best quarto and folio texts. Written in Old English from the Duke of Devonshire's copy of the Quarto, this volume contains the Shakespeare comedy entitled A Pleasant Conceited Comedy Called Loves Labor Lost, as it was presented before her Highness this last Christmas. Also has a listing of the actors in the play and a short commentary on the meter, language and meaning of the play.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162588659
• ISBN13: 9781162588650
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"