The work of the world's greatest dramatist is edited by outstanding scholars and presented here, along with an extensive overview of Shakespeare's life, world and theater, a ...

The drama about King Henry V's attempt to unite England under his rule is accompanied by information about the play's background, style, and performance.

Twenty-one brand new essays provide lively and authoritative approaches to the literary, historical, cultural and performative aspects of Shakespeare works.

In an irreverent and provocative history of Shakespeare's reputation through the ages, Gary Taylor presents a brilliantly argued discussion of the ways in which society ...