M. M. Mahood Book order

Molly Maureen Mahood was a scholar of wide-ranging interests, dedicating her career to literary criticism, postcolonial African literature, poetry, botanism, and the works of William Shakespeare. Her seminal study, "Shakespeare's Wordplay," remains essential reading for its insightful analysis of the playwright's ambiguities and puns. Mahood's extensive academic contributions included teaching English Literature at the University of Kent and fostering a deeper understanding of diverse literary traditions. Her intellectual curiosity extended to biological sciences and conservation, reflecting a lifelong commitment to learning and engagement.

2011
The Poet as Botanist
282 pages
10 hours of reading
Focusing on the intersection of literature and nature, this book explores how D. H. Lawrence and John Clare incorporate plants and botany into their writings. It delves into the significance of flora in their works, revealing deeper themes of connection to the natural world and the human experience. Through a critical analysis of their texts, the book highlights the role of botanical imagery in shaping their literary voices and environmental perspectives.
1988
The Merchant of Venice
3.9(192)Add rating
The Arden Shakespeare has long been acclaimed as the established scholarly edition of Shakespeare's work. Now being totally reedited for the third time, Arden editions offer the very best in contemporary scholarship. Each volume provides a clear and authoritative text, edited to the highest standards; detailed textual notes and commentary on the same page of the text; full contextual, illustrated introduction, including an in-depth survey of critical and performance approaches to the play; and selected bibliography.

The Poet as Botanist

The Merchant of Venice