Synopses & Reviews
This guide to Shakespeare's plays, poems, and characters provides historical context for his works and catalogs every Shakespearean play with a full synopsis and listing of characters, including those with nonspeaking walk-on parts. Information on Elizabethan history and society, literary terms, Shakespearean criticism, and Shakespeare's sources is also provided, and a comprehensive glossary includes listings of theatrical terms, actors, and theater companies from the 16th century to the present.
About the Author
Louise McConnell is a theatrical producer and an encyclopedia editor.