This expansive four-volume work gives students detailed explanations of Shakespeare's plays and poems and also covers his age, life, theater, texts, and language. Numerous excerpts from primary source historical documents contextualize his works, while reviews of productions chronicle his performance history and reception.
Joseph Rosenblum has taught literature for more than 40 years. His published work includes ABC-CLIO's The Greenwood Companion to Shakespeare.
This set provides an incredible amount of information for those
wishing to learn more about the life and works of William
Shakespeare. . . . Clearly, this set will enhance any library's
literature collection. Although there is detailed analysis
throughout, the organization of each chapter will provide a clear
setting for readers of all kinds, from high schoolers to scholars
in the field. All libraries should consider it; for nearly 2,000
pages of information on a subject of widespread interest, the price
is not unreasonable.
*ARBA*
This lively, approachable volume provides a wealth of material and
analysis. . . . This rich companion to Shakespeare's life and work
is recommended for students, theatergoers, general readers, actors,
directors, writers, and other artists.
*Library Journal*
Among the great mass of Shakespeare reference sets, The Definitive
Shakespeare Companion might actually live up to its name. . . . The
focus on primary sources makes this set notable, since sources are
rarely explored in works aimed at general readers. The entries are
well informed and scholarly, but written in an accessible language.
The overview essays—for example, 'Shakespeare's Language' and 'The
Authorship Questions'—are particularly good. . . . Those looking
for a single reference set on Shakespeare's works would be well
served by this one. Summing Up: Essential. Lower-division
undergraduates through faculty; general readers.
*Choice*
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