101 Short Essays on Shakespeare

An accessible and jargon-free guide to Shakespeare, whether you’re new to the Bard, or a seasoned playgoer. Contents include:


General introduction to the comedies, tragedies and histories

Essays on all 38 plays, as well as the poems

Information about Shakespeare’s life and times

Discussion of theatre and performance

Fascinating look at a variety of background topics, including hoaxes, smut, Shakespeare’s women, and the ‘Shakespeare industry’. 


Can be used as a complete Shakespeare course, or as a dip-in reference book!