Shakespeare, text and performance; Shakespeare criticism; Winter, William, 1836-1917
Essay discusses some of the historical aspects of Shakespeare's 'King Henry VIII.' The piece also includes a discussion of how the play may have been received at the time of its first staging.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Shakespeare, text and performance; Shakespeare plays; Shakespearean actors and actresses; Shakespeare criticism
Essay discusses both the origins and lasting interest in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' over the years. Includes a discussion of how the staging of the play has continued to evolve.
Shakespeare criticism; Shakespeare, the critical tradition; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Balzac, HonoreĢ de, 1799-1850
Essay discusses the author's contention that Shakespeare and Balzac share a similar level of creative genius and unique lasting qualities as prolific artists.
Shakespeare, text and performance; Shakespearean criticism
Essay discusses the author's view that those who have produced Shakespeare plays since the bard's time have failed to consider Shakespeare's own stage directions.