Literary studies: plays & playwrights books

King Henry V dies, chaos erupts in England as White and Red Roses clash, while France recaptures land and Joan of...  Read More >>

In 'Measure for Measure', Duke Vincentio's deputy Angelo enforces strict laws, sentencing Claudio to death for fornication,...  Read More >>

Shipwreck separates Viola, Sebastian; Viola disguised as Cesario; romantic comedy ensues.  Read More >>

Macbeth, Duncan's general, meets witches, prophesied king, seeks power, tragic downfall.  Read More >>

A Venetian merchant helps a friend win a heiress's hand, but faces a deadly bond with a moneylender, testing justice...  Read More >>

Two friends navigate love, loyalty, and deception in Verona and Milan, testing the bonds of friendship.  Read More >>

A Moorish general's life unravels when deceived by his ensign into believing his wife is unfaithful.  Read More >>

Witness King Henry V's transformation as he claims the French throne, battles at Agincourt, and secures the Treaty...  Read More >>

Witness the intrigue and drama of Henry VIII's reign in this historical play, exploring themes of power, love, and...  Read More >>

A masterful storm, magic, and betrayal unfold on an enchanted island in Shakespeare's final solo play.  Read More >>

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Shows how Shakespeare reveals the world we inhabit neither as objectively nor subjectively given but as always bringing...  Read More >>

This contextual guide to Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra highlights the ways in which the play was shaped by...  Read More >>

A full-length stage play by Jillian Blevins. Based on the life of 1800's American actress Charlotte Cushman and...  Read More >>

Shows how Shakespeare reveals the world we inhabit neither as objectively nor subjectively given but as always bringing...  Read More >>

A ground-breaking theatrical event of two high-energy gig-theatre performances that revisit the stories of four...  Read More >>

This edition of a series of Shakespeare texts for schools contains new sections on classwork and examinations, plus...  Read More >>

Moving beyond a cisgender, heteronormative framework, this book investigates Shakespeare’s queer legacy on Emily...  Read More >>

Top Gs Like Me dives headfirst into the influence of online culture, the pull of toxic masculinity, and the search...  Read More >>

Focusing on the works of Camillo Sbarbaro and Giovanna Bemporad, this book offers the first in-depth analysis of...  Read More >>

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Renowned Shakespearean Stephen Orgel reveals how Shakespeare's scripts were transformed from popular drama into...  Read More >>

An introductory study of the Pseudo-Senecan Octavia, its main themes, historical context, and subsequent reception....  Read More >>

In An Ark, the first play created for mixed reality, four actors guide you through a deeply personal exploration...  Read More >>

No Mother, No Future examines how theatre portrays pregnancy loss as challenging dominant narratives linking motherhood...  Read More >>