David M. Bergeron Book order

A biography of the second Duke of Lennox, the most consequential person in the Jacobean court in Scotland and England

The book explores the significant role of letters in Shakespeare's plays, highlighting how these seemingly minor elements influence narrative progression, character development, and overall tone. The author argues that these letters deserve careful interpretation, revealing the interplay between oral traditions and written culture in Shakespeare's work. This innovative approach provides new insights into the complexities of the plays and their characters.

Incorporating material published and plays performed, Shakespeare's London 1613 creates a narrative and analysis of this crucial year. Political events, such as the death of the young Prince of Wales and the marriage of the royal daughter, changed the country forever. -- .