In this classic work, acclaimed Shakespeare critic C. L. Barber argues that Elizabethan seasonal festivals such as May Day and Twelfth Night are the key to unde

A study of the relationship between traditional festive pastimes, including Midsummer pageants and dancing, and Shakespeare's plays.

National Sylvan Theatre, Washington Monument grounds, The Community Center and Playgrounds Department and the Office of National Capital Parks present the ninth

A unique look at the social and religious foundations of the tragic genre. Liebler asks whether it is possible to regard tragic heroes such as Lear and Coriolan

This book offers an exciting new perspective on Shakespeare's relation to popular culture.