Shakespeare Studies & Criticism

Not for nothing is William Shakespeare considered possibly the most famous writer in history; his works have had a lasting effect on culture, vocab...

Tragedy, including grief, pain and suffering, is a common theme in Shakespeare's plays, often leading to the death of at least one character, if no...

Shakespeare's tragedy about two star-crossed lovers from warring families has stirred audiences and readers alike and inspired other artists for ge...

This study provides the first comprehensive examination of every prop in Shakespeare's plays, whether mentioned in stage directions, indicated in d...

In this new offering from Stanley Wells, the pre-eminent Shakespearian scholar, comes a Very Short Introduction to the life and writings of the wor...

A stunning backstage photographic study of Mark Rylance and the cast of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.

In Shakespeare's Comedies: All That Matters, Mike Scott explores and explains the secrets that have made Shakespeare's comedies so enduring that th...

This is a passionately argued account of the value of experience and emotion in reading Shakespeare's sonnets and of the importance of reading poet...

Shakespeare Studies is an annual volume containing essays and studies by critics and cultural historians from around the world. This issue features...

William Shakespeare is the worlds best-loved playwright. His work is performed all over the globe and his life still tantalises us with its mysteri...