From one of the great modern writers, the acclaimed lectures, in which he draws on a lifetime of experience to take the measure of Shakespeare's plays and sonnets "W. H. Auden, poet and critic, will conduct a course on Shakespeare at the New School for Social Research beginning Wednesday. Mr. Auden... proposes to read all Shakespeare's plays in chronological order." So, the New York Times reported on September 27, 1946, giving notice of a rare opportunity...

An interpretation of Shakespeare's play The Tempest, with elaborate staging and modern touches. It tells the story of Prospero, the magician, who lives with his nubile daughter on an enchanted island and punishes his enemies when they are shipwrecked there. It's a study of sexual and political power in the guise of a fairy tale.

"The way in which Shakespeare's plays are studied has undergone considerable change in recent years. The new edition of this guide, aimed squarely at the student new to Shakespeare, is based on the exciting novel approaches shaping Shakespeare studies. This volume provides a thorough general introduction to the plays." "Sean McEvoy illustrates how interpretations of Shakespeare are linked to cultural and political contexts and provides readings of...

An investigation into the historical and theatrical perspectives of Shakespeare's tragic prince offers insight into why his character has endured, explaining Hamlet's world and troubled mind, as well as his timeless reflection of humanity's hopes and doubts.