Bücher der Reihe Shakespearean Criticism

Originally published in 1993. This collection brings together scholarship relating to the language, performance, and impact of the play. Ordered in three parts, the chapters cover analysis, reviews and interpretation from a wide ranging array of sources, and looks at the story as a product of Elizabethan Culture, considering the attitude to the friar, to morality and suicide, the stars and fate, and gender differences.

Originally published in 1995. In three parts ¿ introduction, criticism and reviews ¿ this volume examines the goriest of Shakespeare¿s works. A selection of the most important articles, including investigations looking at myriad topics and characters ¿ revenge, violence, race, Aaron, women, tragedy and Tamora.

Originally published in 1986. Among the most frequently performed and high admired of Shakespeare¿s plays, Twelfth Night is examined here in this collection of writings from well-known essayists and scholars.

Originally published in 1995. Providing the most influential historical criticism, but also some contemporary pieces written for the volume, this collection includes the most essential study and reviews of this tragic play.

Originally published in 1991. Collecting together commentary and critique on `the Scottish play¿, this book showcases varied discussions of the text and the theatrical productions.