Henry Irving was not only a great actor; in him were combined those attributes which go to make up a great man. He had a mind to conceive and relentless purpose to carry thought into effect. In this edition of Shakespeare which bears his name there is evidence of these high qualities. For it must be always remembered that acting in its highest sense is not merely an effort of the individual; it is an effort organized and purposed, and comprehends not merely the action of one, but the interdependence of many.