Originally published in 1927, this reference book is a comprehensive guide to the hundreds of musical compositions based on the works of William Shakespeare. From early Elizabethan madrigals to modern opera and ballet, this book provides detailed information on the composers and performers who have set Shakespeare's words to music. This book is an invaluable resource for musicians, scholars, and anyone interested in the intersection of music and literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.