3 Review(s)

Designed and written to meet the needs of students, this 4-volume set clearly and thoughtfully introduces the genres and maim works that constitute Shakespeare's formidable canon. Each volume is devoted to a particular genre and within each volume are essays on particular works Them essays provide plot summaries, analyses of themes and character., and discussions of historical contexts. In addition, the essays offer detailed explications of key passages, thus illuminating Shakespeare's most critical yet challenging material. The organization of this companion under-scores the relationships among characters and plays and encourages student= to engage in comparative studies and critical thinking. VOLUME I: OVERVIEWS AND THE HISTORY PLAYS