This book, Annotations Illustrative of the Plays of Shakespeare V1-2, was authored by Samuel Johnson and was originally published in 1819. It is a comprehensive guide to the plays of William Shakespeare, providing detailed annotations and explanations of the various characters, plot points, and literary devices used throughout the plays. The book is divided into two volumes, with each volume covering a different set of plays. Volume one covers plays such as Hamlet, King Lear, and Macbeth, while volume two covers plays such as Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, and Julius Caesar. The annotations are written in a clear and concise manner, making them accessible to both scholars and casual readers alike. Overall, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in understanding the works of Shakespeare in greater depth.With Annotations Also By Theobald, Warburton, Farmer, Heath, Pope, Hawkins, Hanmer, J. Reynolds, Percy, Etc. In Two Volumes.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.