The Text of Shakespeare: Its History From The Publication Of The Quartos And Folios is a book written by Thomas Raynesford Lounsbury in 1906. The book explores the history of the publication of Shakespeare's works, specifically focusing on the quartos and folios. The author provides a detailed analysis of the various editions of Shakespeare's plays, including their publication history, textual variations, and editorial decisions. Lounsbury also discusses the role of printers, publishers, and editors in shaping the text of Shakespeare's plays, as well as the impact of these decisions on the interpretation and performance of his works. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Shakespearean literature, as well as anyone interested in the history of the English language and publishing industry.Its History From The Publication Of The Quartos And Folios Down To And Including The Publication Of The Editions Of Pope And Theobald.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.