The Taming of a Shrew: 1594 Quarto (The New Cambridge Shakespeare) vs William Shakespeare Complete Works Second Edition
Overall winner: William Shakespeare Complete Works Second Edition
Key Differences
Choose the William Shakespeare Complete Works (A) if you want a comprehensive second-edition collection with a strong critical apparatus and higher average rating; it also sits in a more affordable price tier. Choose The Taming of a Shrew: 1594 Quarto (B) if you prefer a single-play, easy-to-read New Cambridge edition with a humorous framing device and some helpful footnotes, though it has more mixed notes on introductions and footnote coverage
The Taming of a Shrew: 1594 Quarto (The New Cambridge Shakespeare)
edition of The Taming of a Shrew with readable text and humorous framing. includes reader-friendly features noted by customers for readability and edition quality
Pros
- readable edition
- humorous framing device
- positive overall play quality
- easy-to-read text
Cons
- absence of footnotes noted by some
- no line numbers in some feedback
- mixed introduction quality
William Shakespeare Complete Works Second Edition
A complete collection of Shakespeare's plays and poems in a single volume. Includes footnotes and critical apparatus for quick reference, with a beautiful jacket design and readable text, though some note smaller print size. Customer insight highlights content depth and readability
Pros
- comprehensive collection
- footnotes and critical apparatus
- readable text
- attractive jacket design
Cons
- print size smaller than regular print
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | William Shakespeare, Jonathan Bate, Eric Rasmussen |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | William Shakespeare, Jonathan Bate, Eric Rasmussen |
| User Reviews | William Shakespeare, Jonathan Bate, Eric Rasmussen |