critical interpretations of As you like it, Hamlet, Julius Caesar, Macbeth, The merchant of Venice, A midsummer night's dream, Othello, and Romeo and Juliet
Eight of Shakespeare's most-studied plays are presented in 50-75 page entries that introduce major themes and interpretive issues; present selected critical commentary (giving diverse views but requiring no previous experience with criticism); and give sources for further study other critical essays and film and video adaptations. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
