This collection of essays explores how the Shakespearean drama enacts ancient virtues and conceptualises new ones in com......more

Shakespeare had an ear and hand that was able to capture our everyday thoughts and emotions, pin them to a page, and exp......more

Following the two world wars of the twentieth century, governments decided to dispose of unwanted chemical weapons in th......more

This book challenges the status quo of studies in literature and religion by returning to "experience" as a bridge betwe......more

Charting the early dissemination of Shakespeare in the Nordic countries in the 19th century, this opens up an area of gl......more

This open access book provides translations of early German versions of Titus Andronicus and The Taming of the Shrew. Th......more

What led Shakespeare to write his most cryptic poem, ’The Phoenix and Turtle’? Could the Phoenix represent Queen Elizabe......more

This book explores the supernatural and prophetic elements within Shakespeare’s ten plays of English history: King John,......more

A revised and updated edition of Shakespeare’s First Folio that explains the significance of the iconic publication. The......more

Mimetic Depth in Hamlet reconstructs the theory of character and the perspectives on interpretation inherent in William ......more

Shakespeare’s roots in applied and participatory performance practices have been recently explored within a wide variety......more

Shakespeare’s roots in applied and participatory performance practices have been recently explored within a wide variety......more

’Enlightening, moving’ SIR IAN MCKELLEN From the acclaimed and bestselling biographer Jonathan Bate, a luminous new expl......more

This book argues that Shakespeare turned staging problems into opportunities for complex characterization by mobilizing ......more

The first book-length study of hospitality in Shakespeare....more

Examining the changing reception of Shakespeare in the Nordic countries between 1870 and 1940, this follow-up volume to ......more

This volume reframes the critical conversation about Shakespeare’s histories and national identity by bringing together ......more

A classic work on William Shakespeare and his contributions to the literary world. This work has been selected by schola......more

This insightful analysis of Shakespeare’s sonnets provides new perspectives on these famous poems. The author explores t......more

In this book, Gerald H. Rendall offers a fresh interpretation of Shakespeare’s sonnets and their connection to Edward de......more

A classic work on William Shakespeare and his contributions to the literary world. This work has been selected by schola......more

The rondel above depicts the Muse of poetry who occupies one of the four center positions of the ceiling of Raphael’s Va......more

The Sonnets of William Shakespeare is a fascinating exploration of the works of the most famous playwright in history. W......more

This critical study offers a fresh perspective on the life and works of William Shakespeare, analyzing his impact on Eng......more

This book presents a provocative theory about the authorship of Shakespeare’s plays. The author, Andrew Lang, argues tha......more

This second edition of Notes on Shakespeare’s Play of Hamlet provides insightful commentary and analysis of one of Shake......more

An illuminating and scholarly investigation of the religious views and attitudes reflected in the plays and sonnets of W......more

What makes Shakespeare’s plays so enduringly powerful and affecting? In this provocative study, John Lawlor argues that ......more

This book explores the religious beliefs of Shakespeare through analysis of the character Prospero in The Tempest and th......more

In this provocative work, Justin Winsor engages in a spirited exchange with British antiquary Thomas Shapleigh over the ......more

This comprehensive guide to the annual Stratford-Upon-Avon Festival features a collection of articles by leading literar......more

This book is a collection of papers presented at the Buffalo Literary Clinic’s annual Shakespeare studies symposium. The......more

This fascinating book highlights the parallels between Shakespeare’s works and passages from the Bible. Perfect for scho......more

In this groundbreaking work of literary criticism, Strachey applies a rigorous analytical method to Shakespeare’s Hamlet......more

This beautiful volume explores the enduring influence of William Shakespeare on the world of art. Featuring a range of s......more

In this thoughtful and engaging analysis of Macbeth, Esther Gideon Noble explores the play’s themes of ambition, fate, a......more

In this insightful essay, the author examines the character of Macbeth, one of Shakespeare’s most complex and fascinatin......more

This book is a compilation of Shakespeare’s plays with an index of subject quotations that is widely used by scholars an......more

Shakespeare Puritan and Recusant is a critical analysis of the religious themes in Shakespeare’s plays. The author argue......more

A collection of essays by Scottish philosopher and writer Thomas Carlyle, exploring the work of William Shakespeare and ......more

A study of the translations of Seneca’s tragedies during the Elizabethan era, with an analysis of the translators and th......more

Reed explores the similarities between the works of Francis Bacon and William Shakespeare, arguing that the two were one......more

Discover the mystery and intrigue surrounding the autograph of William Shakespeare. Wise’s book offers a detailed analys......more

A beautiful and fascinating exploration of the many myths and legends that inspired Shakespeare’s beloved play, "A Midsu......more

This book provides a detailed description and analysis of a rare copy of the First Folio edition of William Shakespeare’......more

William Shakespeare and Alleged Spanish Prototypes is a fascinating study of the sources and influences behind Shakespea......more

This intriguing book takes a deep dive into the mysteries of Shakespeare’s sonnets, exploring the many possible interpre......more

A critical edition of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, with extensive commentary and analysis. Furness’s insightful notes sh......more

This is a comprehensive guide to Shakespeare’s Macbeth, one of his most popular plays. It includes detailed analysis of ......more

This book explores the life of William Shakespeare and his contribution to the dramatic arts. It includes historical con......more

In Shakespeare as a Dramatic Artist: With an Account of His Reputation at Various Periods, Thomas Raynesford Lounsbury o......more

Durning-Lawrence presents a detailed analysis of the evidence that suggests that Francis Bacon wrote the works of Willia......more

This book is an in-depth analysis of the relationship between William Shakespeare and the explorer and writer Sir Walter......more

If you’re a fan of Shakespeare’s sonnets, this book is a must-read. Written by D. Barnstorff, this book provides a key t......more

Shakespeare and His Day is a scholarly exploration of the ways in which contemporary events and social issues influenced......more

An exploration of the life and work of William Shakespeare, including a discussion of the historical context and literar......more

This book analyzes the construction of the plots of Shakespeare’s plays, identifying thematic patterns and discussing th......more

This comprehensive study of Shakespeare’s texts explores the challenges inherent in understanding the original manuscrip......more

In this book, Ashley Horace Thorndike provides a comprehensive study of the theater in which William Shakespeare worked ......more

For over a century, scholars have been debating whether William Shakespeare actually wrote the plays and sonnets attribu......more

This play, first performed in 1604, tells the story of a Moorish general in the Venetian army who is driven to jealousy ......more

This book explores the religious beliefs of Shakespeare through analysis of the character Prospero in The Tempest and th......more

This book is a collection of papers presented at the Buffalo Literary Clinic’s annual Shakespeare studies symposium. The......more

This beautiful volume explores the enduring influence of William Shakespeare on the world of art. Featuring a range of s......more

An intriguing exploration of the connections between Francis Bacon and William Shakespeare, two of the greatest minds of......more

In this collection of essays, Hudson offers insightful commentary on some of the most important literary and educational......more

A scholarly analysis of William Shakespeare’s play Antony and Cleopatra, including textual notes and critical commentary......more

This comprehensive guide to the annual Stratford-Upon-Avon Festival features a collection of articles by leading literar......more

This fascinating book highlights the parallels between Shakespeare’s works and passages from the Bible. Perfect for scho......more

In this book, John David Ellis Williams explores the relationship between Sir William Davenant and William Shakespeare, ......more

This fascinating book explores the connections between Ireland and William Shakespeare, one of the most celebrated playw......more

This book provides a fascinating insight into the sources used by Shakespeare in the composition of his plays. Collier a......more

Warner’s analysis of Shakespeare’s historical plays sheds light on the Tudor period and the myths surrounding it. With c......more

In this classic work of literary criticism, Maurice Morgann provides a detailed analysis of the character of Sir John Fa......more

An invaluable guide for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Shakespeare’s plays. Shepard provides a comprehe......more