By guiding readers through the difficulties of plot and language in Shakespeare's works, the Handbooks leave them free to enjoy their depth, beauty, and vitality. Each handbook covers a single play and includes: a complete, straightforward description of the plot; quotations from the text, with explanations of unfamiliar words or phrases; some thought-provoking facts and ideas about the play; and a few comments from critics, past and present.

Series Editor: By Alistair McCallum