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Andregg's account of American access to and reception of Shakespeare during the middle of the nineteenth century enriches our understanding of Lincoln, but this book is at least equally satisfying read as a volume on the intellectual, literary, and theatrical history of America.--American Political ThoughtThis is an entertaining read, as it is as much about theatre in Lincoln's America as it is about Shakespeare and Lincoln, and helps us understand how the 16th president came to be a master of the English language.--New York Military Affairs Symposium This book performs a real service to those interested in Abraham Lincoln, the theater, and William Shakespeare.--Civil War Book Review While Lincoln's love of Shakespeare is well documented, Michael Anderegg has produced the first fullscale study of that important subject. In addition to skillfully examining the ways that the dramas that Lincoln read or saw were published and performed, Professor Anderegg plausibly analyzes his responses to them. This is a most welcome addition to the Lincoln literature.--Michael Burlingame, author of Abraham Lincoln: A Life Marvelously indepth research. Anderegg has effectively turned mined archives into an engaging account--smoothly written with a refreshing lack of jargon. There is much to learn here.--Robert Bray, author of Reading with Lincoln This deeply researched and engaging book thoroughly explores Lincoln's lifelong 'Shakespearean journey' and helps us see even more complexity and nuance in our most admired president.--Martin P. Johnson, author of Writing the Gettysburg Address

While Lincoln's love of Shakespeare is well documented, Michael Anderegg has produced the first fullscale study of that important subject. In addition to skillfully examining the ways that the dramas that Lincoln read or saw were published and performed, Professor Anderegg plausibly analyzes his responses to them. This is a most welcome addition to the Lincoln literature. - Michael Burlingame, author of Abraham Lincoln: A Life Marvelously indepth research. Anderegg has effectively turned mined archives into an engaging account-smoothly written with a refreshing lack of jargon. There is much to learn here. - Robert Bray, author of Reading with Lincoln This deeply researched and engaging book thoroughly explores Lincoln's lifelong 'Shakespearean journey' and helps us see even more complexity and nuance in our most admired president. - Martin P. Johnson, author of Writing the Gettysburg Address

While Lincoln's love of Shakespeare is well documented, Michael Anderegg has produced the first fullscale study of that important subject. In addition to skillfully examining the ways that the dramas that Lincoln read or saw were published and performed, Professor Anderegg plausibly analyzes his responses to them. This is a most welcome addition to the Lincoln literature.--Michael Burlingame, author of Abraham Lincoln: A Life Marvelously indepth research. Anderegg has effectively turned mined archives into an engaging account--smoothly written with a refreshing lack of jargon. There is much to learn here.--Robert Bray, author of Reading with Lincoln This deeply researched and engaging book thoroughly explores Lincoln's lifelong 'Shakespearean journey' and helps us see even more complexity and nuance in our most admired president.--Martin P. Johnson, author of Writing the Gettysburg Address

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Michael Anderegg is professor emeritus of English at the University of North Dakota. His books include Orson Welles, Shakespeare, and Popular Culture and Cinematic Shakespeare.

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