Description: An essential resource for the history of Shakespeare on the page, this book traces the historical intersection of textual theory and Shakespeare studies and analyzes current theoretical debates in the field.
Brief description: Suzanne Gossett (Ph.D. Princeton) is Professor Emerita of English at Loyola University Chicago. She is a General Editor of Arden Early Modern Drama and has recently served as president of the Shakespeare Association of America.
Review Quotes:
"[A] clearly written and useful explanation of the state of Shakespeare and Textual Theory." --The Year's Work in English Studies
"Gossett's breadth of knowledge allows readers to move easily between Shakespeare's time and the last two centuries of criticism ... She treats the reader to stylistic clarity, grace in advancing herideas, and economy of exposition." --Shakespeare Quarterly "The breadth of [Gossett's] scholarly knowledge, the depth of her editorial experience, and the quality of her pedagogical aptitude are all strongly evident in the book and, combined, produce a text that serves as a useful reference for the seasoned Shakespearean as well as an invaluable tool for the neophyte textual scholar." --Textual Cultures