Who published Shakespeare's First Folio and why?

Answer 1

The first, official collection of Shakespeare's plays was titled "Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories & Tragedies" and was published in London in 1623.

The word "folio" describes the size of paper on which it was printed, and this edition is known as "The First Folio" to distinguish it from earlier unnofficial editions of the plays which were printed on quarto sized paper.

Answer 2

Some people may find the title of Shakespeare's First Folio to be misleading, as it might imply to them a loose unbound collection. But Shakespeare's First Folio was most definitely a book, comprising a collection of thirty-six plays, many of which had never been published before, and all of which are now accepted as being at least partly by Shakespeare. Only two other plays are widely accepted as his.

The First Folio was compiled in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare's death by John Heminges and Henry Condell, two members of the King's Men who were very close friends to Shakespeare for many years. They are even named in his will. Since the scripts belonged to The King's Men, they had the right to publish them, which fortunately they chose to do.

Answer 3

Two actors from Shakespeare's company, John Heminges and Henry Condell, published it. Their object was to make money but also they appear to have had a real respect for Shakespeare's work and a desire to perpetuate it. It's unlikely they foresaw how successful they would be in doing so.

Answer 4

Two of his former actors from his company, John Herminge and Henry Condell.

Answer 5

The First Folio was published in 1623 by John Heminges and Henry Condell, two of Shakespeare's closest associates in The King's Men, two of the three actors who he remembered in his will.

Answer 6

First Folio was created in 1623.

Answer 7

1623.