A Companion to Shakespeare is an indispensable book for students and teachers of Shakespeare, indeed for anyone with an interest in his plays.
Contains 28 newly commissioned essays written by the most distinguished historians and literary scholars
Situates Shakespeare in the historical and cultural conditions in which he wrote
Illustrations viii
Notes on Contributors ix
Part One Introduction
Part Two Shakespeare I
Part Three Living
Part Four Reading
Part Five Writing
Part Six Playing
Part Seven Printing
Part Eight Shakespeare II
Index 503