Description:
The first book-length examination of Abraham Lincoln's lifelong interest in and affection for the the plays of William Shakespeare.
Brief description:
Michael Anderegg is professor emeritus of English, University of North Dakota. His books include Orson Welles, Shakespeare, and Popular Culture and Cinematic Shakespeare.
Review Quotes:
"While Lincoln's love of Shakespeare is well documented, Michael Anderegg has produced the first full-scale study of that important subject. In addition to skillfully examining the ways that the dramas that Lincoln read or saw were published and performed, Professor Anderegg plausibly analyzes his responses to them. This is a most welcome addition to the Lincoln literature."--Michael Burlingame, author of Abraham Lincoln: A Life
"Marvelously in-depth research. Anderegg has effectively turned mined archives into an engaging account--smoothly written with a refreshing lack of jargon. There is much to learn here.--Robert Bray, author of Reading with Lincoln
"This deeply researched and engaging book thoroughly explores Lincoln's lifelong 'Shakespearean journey' and helps us see even more complexity and nuance in our most admired president."--Martin P. Johnson, author of Writing the Gettysburg Address