Lisa Hopkins Book order (chronological)

Exploring the enduring influence of William Shakespeare, this anthology presents a collection of journal articles that analyze his works through a modern perspective. It highlights his impact across various genres, including theater and detective fiction, and examines contemporary interpretations, such as the Caribbean reimagining of Macbeth post-hurricanes. The foreword sets the tone for discussions on Shakespeare's legacy, the Shakespeare Apocrypha, and the use of computational tools in authorship studies, inviting readers to see Shakespeare as a vital part of ongoing cultural conversations.

The narrative explores the evolution of fictional detectives from Sherlock Holmes to contemporary sleuths, emphasizing the significance of lenses in their crime-solving methods. It delves into how these tools not only enhance observation but also symbolize the analytical mindset of detectives. The book examines various characters and stories, showcasing the interplay between technology and deduction in unraveling mysteries. Through historical context and character analysis, it highlights the enduring fascination with detective fiction and the intricate relationship between perception and truth.

Exploring the intersection of crime and culture, this book delves into the significance of burial plots in British detective fiction. It examines how these settings reflect societal attitudes toward death and justice, while also highlighting key authors and their works. The analysis reveals how burial sites serve as crucial elements in plot development and character motivations, ultimately shaping the narrative's exploration of morality and the human condition. This scholarly work offers insights into the genre's evolution and its commentary on contemporary issues.

No story was more interesting to Shakespeare and his contemporaries than that of Troy, partly because the story of Troy was in a sense the story of England, since the Trojan prince Aeneas was supposedly the ancestor of the Tudors. This book explores the wide range of allusions to Greece and Troy in plays by Shakespeare and his contemporaries, looking not only at plays actually set in Greece or Troy but also those which draw on characters and motifs from Greek mythology and the Trojan War. Texts covered include Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida , Othello , Hamlet , The Winter's Tale , The Two Noble Kinsmen , Pericles and The Tempest as well as plays by other authors of the period including Marlowe, Chettle, Ford and Beaumont and Fletcher.