Contains dedication to J. O. Halliwell-Phillips, which caused the controversy between Halliwell-Phillips and Furnivall.

"Report of the proceedings ... of the newest Shakespeare Society" is an attack upon the New Shakspere Society.

A study of Shakespeare. I. First period: lyric and fantastic. II. Second period: comic and historic. III. Third period: tragic and romantic. (From the Fortnightly review, May, 1875, January, 1876)

Appendix. I. Note on the historical play of King Edward III. (From Gentleman's magazine, August and September, 1879) II. Report of the proceedings on the first anniversary session of the newest Shakespeare Society. (From the Examiner, April, 1876) III. Additions and corrections [signed: Chimæra Bombinans in Vacuo] (From the Examiner, April, 1876)

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 > Criticism and interpretation.