Shakespeare arranged for Modern Reading, Frank Cady Doubleday and Company 1946. Book is in very good vintage condition. rix  J
Vintage 1946 Shakespeare Arranged for Modern Reading - Frank Cady - Doubleday Hardcover
Description:
Up for sale is a classic mid-century literary volume: "Shakespeare Arranged for Modern Reading," edited by Frank W. Cady and Van H. Cartmell, published in 1946 by Doubleday & Company, Inc.
This clever anthology acts as an exceptional bridge to the Bard's work. It presents all 37 of Shakespeare's plays, carefully condensing the text while keeping the most celebrated passages, soliloquies, and famous lines exactly as written. Narrative summaries seamlessly fill the gaps between scenes, making it a fantastic, fast-paced reference guide for modern readers, actors, and students.
The book is in very good vintage condition. The hardcover binding is square and secure, the spine text shows nicely, and the internal pages are clean with light, age-appropriate toning but free from harsh text markings.
Author: William Shakespeare
Editors: Frank W. Cady & Van H. Cartmell
Publisher: Doubleday & Company, Inc. (1946 First Edition Print Era)
Format: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good Vintage; clean text, strong binding, minor edge/shelf wear consistent with a 1940s volume.