<b>“Why, then the world's mine oyster.”<br>—<i>The Merry Wives of Windsor</i><br></b> <br>Eminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen provide a fresh new edition of this popular comedy of love, laughter, and merriment—along with more than a hundred pages of exclusive features, including<br> <br>• an original Introduction to <i>The Merry Wives of Windsor</i><br>• incisive scene-by-scene synopsis and analysis with vital facts about the work<br>• commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers<br>• photographs of key RSC productions<br>• an overview of Shakespeare's theatrical career and chronology of his plays<br> <br>Ideal for students, theater professionals, and general readers, these modern and accessible editions from the Royal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century.