Presents a collection of essays on Shakespeare's tragedy, analyzing the two texts, written before and after the play's first performance, offering a variety of criticisms, and looking at the performance history of the play in modern times.
A guide to the study of "Romeo and Juliet, " featuring a textual history of the play; offering a critical interpretation of the dramatic structure, characters, language, and themes of the tragedy; and including a look at the play in performance.
A guide to reading and understanding William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" that includes discussion of the play's themes, textual history, characters, plot, and critical and scholarly reception.
A guide to understanding William Shakespeare's play "King Lear" that provides information on its characters, plot, themes, social and historical context, and critical approaches.
