Examines the life and work of William Shakespeare through a selection of visual resources, including London landmarks, art and architecture, theatrical traditions, and sites associated with the playwright's family and origins.
A study of Shakespeare's ten tragedies examining key elements each play shares with the others and with its time plus Shakespeare's unique achievement in each play.
Critical discussion of three Shakespeare plays, Troilus and Cressida, All's Well that Ends Well, and Measure for Measure, that defy attempts to classify them as either comedy, romance, tragedy, or satire.
Drawing on cultural documents and literary theory and criticism, the author demonstrates that Shakespeare's comic genius lies in his talent for fusing elements of reality and fantasy.
Presents a graphic novel adaptation of Shakespeare's drama about Macbeth, a man who kills the king in an attempt to seize the crown of Scotland for himself.
