John Heming

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Definition

Proper noun * John Heming: An English actor and editor of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. He is historically significant for being one of the two compilers (along with Henry Condell) of the First Folio, the first collected edition of William Shakespeare's plays, published in 1623.

Usage
  • The name "John Heming" is used primarily in historical, literary, and theatrical contexts to refer to this specific individual and his role in preserving Shakespeare's work.
  • It functions as a proper noun, referring to a unique person.
Examples
  • As a subject:
    • John Heming was a colleague and friend of William Shakespeare in the King's Men acting company.
    • Along with Henry Condell, John Heming dedicated the First Folio to Shakespeare's patrons.
  • In possessive form:
    • John Heming's editorial work was crucial for the survival of many Shakespearean plays.
  • In apposition:
    • The editors, John Heming and Henry Condell, organized the plays into comedies, histories, and tragedies.
Advanced Usage
  • The name is often paired with that of Henry Condell as a combined entity due to their collaborative work: "Heming and Condell."
    • The preface by Heming and Condell provides valuable contemporary insight into Shakespeare's reputation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Heminges: An alternative historical spelling of his surname found in some documents.
  • First Folio (Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies): The published volume he co-edited.
  • King's Men: The acting company to which both Shakespeare and Heming belonged.
Synonyms
  • Co-editor of the First Folio: A descriptive synonym highlighting his primary claim to fame.
  • Shakespeare's colleague: A broader synonym referencing his professional association.
Related Phrases/Concepts
  • "To the great variety of readers": The title of the dedicatory epistle addressed to the public in the First Folio, signed by Heming and Condell.
  • "His fellows": A term used by Heming and Condell to describe themselves and other actors in relation to Shakespeare.
Noun
  1. English actor who edited the first folio of Shakespeare's plays (1556-1630)

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