This 'Cliffs Complete Study Edition' introduces students to the life and works of William Shakespeare. It also contains essays about the development of Shakespeare's style and his influence on the development of the theatre. To help the understanding and appreciation of students, Shakespeare's play is presented in a unique three-column format. The book's expert commentary provides clear supplementary discussion and its glossary explains the obscure words students will come across in Shakespeare's complete text, which appears in its original form.