Robert S. Miola is a foremost authority on Shakespeare and sixteenth-century English literature. His extensive work delves into the depths of this era, revealing the rich tapestry of themes and styles that defined English literary output. Through his writing, Miola offers keen insights into the period's culture and literary traditions.
This book examines the rationale for Common Core State Standards and provides the readers with the means to use them to transform their schools into world class educational institutions.
This is the most extensively annotated edition of Macbeth currently available, offering a thorough reconsideration of one of Shakespeare's most popular plays. A full and accessible introduction studies the immediate theatrical and political contexts of Macbeth's composition, especially the Gunpowder Plot and the contemporary account of an early performance at the Globe. It treats such celebrated issues as whether the Witches compel Macbeth to murder; whether Lady Macbeth is herself a witch; whether Banquo is Macbeth's accomplice in crime and what criticism is levelled against Macduff. An extensive, well-illustrated account of the play in performance examines several cinematic versions, such as those by Kurosawa and Roman Polanski, and other dramatic adaptations. Several possible new sources are suggested, and the presence of Thomas Middleton's writing in the play is proposed. Appendixes contain additional text and accompanying music.
'Oxford Shakespeare Topics' provide students, teachers, and interested readers with short books on important aspects of Shakespeare criticism and scholarship, including some general anthologies relating to Shakespeare.
Focusing on Shakespeare's "A Comedy of Errors," this collection offers a thorough examination through a series of essays and reviews. It includes five unpublished essays exploring themes such as the role of women, the play's influence from contemporary theater, and its performance history in Germany and Japan. Additionally, it presents a critical history and bibliography, alongside photographs from global productions. The compilation also highlights significant yet obscure scholarship, making it a valuable resource for understanding the play's complexities and modern interpretations.