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In The Theater of Love: Rediscovering the Exceptional Shakespeare

Written for those curious about Shakespeare and his plays, InThe Theater of Love is a carefully researched but very accessible explanation of 11 major works. Examining several comedies and tragedies as well as one history and late romance, you will learn what each play contributes to his evolving view of desire and love, issues that continue to shape people's lives even now.

Thomas Brackshaw

For Dr. Brackshaw, this book has been a life-long labor of love that began in 1966 when he was first introduced to Shakespeare's work. From that moment, these plays spoke to him in a way that no other literature could. After writing a dissertation on the tragedies and earning a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, he taught at several eastern and mid-western colleges and universities. This book is the culmination of those years of teaching, researching, and learning about the rich insights available in the major plays. He is pictured here with his wife, Maureen.