‘An Introduction to Shakespeare is highly recommendable for students. It is accessible, divided up by topic in a way that reflects the different approaches one might take to Shakespeare in class (e.g. structure/genre, historical context), the suggestions for further reading are realistic and helpful and include well-chosen online materials, and it’s framed in a way that invites further discussion either in the classroom or in the study.' Tom Rutter, Sheffield Hallam University
The book draws on up-to-date scholarship without being overwhelmed by it, and unlike other introductory guides to Shakespeare it emphasizes that there is space for new and fresh thinking by students and readers, even on the most-studied and familiar plays.
- Written in a lively, witty and engaging style
- Demonstrates different approaches and techniques to studying Shakespeare, encouraging an independent response
- Each chapter ends with a ‘Where next?’ section, giving targeted suggestions for further research
‘… a dazzling, reader-friendly tutorial in reading Shakespearean drama.’ Emily Bartels, Rutgers University, New Jersey