Shakespeare Survey (Shakespeare Survey, Series 51) vs William Shakespeare Complete Works – Second Edition
Overall winner: William Shakespeare Complete Works – Second Edition
Key Differences
Pick the William Shakespeare Complete Works (0593230310) if you need a comprehensive complete-works edition with footnotes and a second-edition critical apparatus, despite smaller-than-regular print and mixed readability reactions; choose Shakespeare Survey (0521541840) for a cheaper, series-based scholarly resource by Stanley Wells with a perfect single customer rating but limited review data
Shakespeare Survey (Shakespeare Survey, Series 51)
A scholarly volume in the Shakespeare Survey series. Includes analytical content on British & Irish drama; provides insights likely valued by scholars and enthusiasts. customer insight: none
Pros
- series-based scholarly resource
- high-rated by customers
- brand credibility: Stanley Wells
Cons
- limited customer insights available
- single review noted
William Shakespeare Complete Works – Second Edition
Complete works of Shakespeare with footnotes and critical apparatus for quick reference. Beautiful jacket design and readable layout. Customers note mixed print size but praise content and readability
Pros
- comprehensive content
- footnotes and critical apparatus
- beautiful jacket design
- readable layout
Cons
- print size smaller than regular print
- mixed reactions to print readability
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Stanley Wells |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | William Shakespeare, Jonathan Bate, Eric Rasmussen |
| User Reviews | William Shakespeare, Jonathan Bate, Eric Rasmussen |