Lena Cowen Orlin Knihy

Othello has a long history of provoking profound emotion in its audiences and readers. This 'freeze frame' volume showcases current debates and ideas about the play's provocative effects. Each chapter has been carefully selected for its originality and relevance to the needs of students, teachers, and researchers. Key issues and themes include: - Gender, Love, and Desire - Race, Ethnicity, and Difference - Social Relations, Status, and Ambition - Tragedy, Comedy, and Parody - Language, Expression, and Characterization All the essays offer new perspectives and combine to give readers an up-to-date understanding of what's exciting and challenging about Othello. The approach based on an individual play, unlike that of topic-based series, reflects how Shakespeare is most commonly studied and taught.

The Private Life of William Shakespeare breathes new life into Shakespeare's story by establishing fresh, historical, and feminist interpretations of his baptism, parentage, wedding, home, will, and monument.

Focusing on the life of Alice Barnham, a merchant's wife and mother of four, the narrative explores the intricacies of daily life in Renaissance England. It highlights themes of personal privacy and the built environment while uncovering the significant yet overlooked contributions of women in the sixteenth century. Through Alice's story, the book reveals important untold histories that shaped the era, offering a rich portrayal of women's roles and experiences during this time.