This book examines the areas of plays that are dependent upon the art of the theatre and the fluidity of interpretation to which this gives rise.

This volume contains the essence of over three hundred well-known literary critics who, between 1661 and 1947, considered the great literary riddle of the years

Published to critical acclaim, the central argument of this book is that the historical play must be studied as a genre separate from tragedy and comedy.

This book collects together over one hundred sources by Elizabethan authors which show English life in English literature.

The essays in "Shakespeare Reproduced" offer a political critique of Shakespeare's writings and the uses to which those writings are put

"Shakespeare and the Lawyers" gives a comprehensive survey of what Shakespeare wrote about the law and lawyers, and what has been written, particularly by lawyers, about Shakespeare's life and works in relation to the law.

Recognized as one of the leading books in its field, "The English History Play in the Age of Shakespeare "presents the most comprehensive account available of the English historical drama from its beginning to the closing of the theatres in 1642.

Power on Display considers Shakespeare's progression from romantic comedies and history plays to tragedy and romance in the light of the general process of cultural change in the period.

Each of Shakespeare's plays is in a continuous state of development in performance. This book examines major changes whilst focusing on six plays in detail: "Coriolanus, Measure for Measure, Troilus and Cressida, Henry V, Hamlet "and "Twelfth"

Describes the staging practices, performance conditions and acting techniques of the period, focusing on five popular dramas: The Spanish Tragedy, Mucedorus, Edward II, Doctor Faustus and Titus Andronicus, as well as providing a comprehensive history of a variety of contemporary playhouse stages, performances, and players.