Ruben Espinosa Books

Focusing on the immigrant experience in Shakespearean drama, this volume explores how the presence of foreigners shapes notions of community and identity. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the significance of immigrants and aliens in understanding Shakespeare's work, making it an essential resource in the study of race, ethics, and national identity within his plays. This timely examination sheds light on the complexities of belonging and the impact of migration in a historical context.

Exploring the psychological impact of the Virgin Mary's marginalization in post-Reformation England, this work examines early modern cultural and literary responses to her diminished role. The author argues that Shakespeare utilizes both Roman Catholic and post-Reformation perspectives on Marian strength to critique contemporary notions of masculinity. Through this lens, the book invites readers to reconsider religious and gender identities, highlighting the complex interplay between cultural perceptions and individual subjectivity in Shakespeare's works.