James S. Shapiro is a leading scholar of Shakespeare and the Early Modern period. His work delves deeply into the texts and contexts of Shakespeare's plays, illuminating the complexities of Elizabethan culture. Shapiro is characterized by his insightful analytical approach, offering readers fresh perspectives on enduring works and their historical milieu.
Taking a hard look at a centuries-old German tradition, this in-depth analysis of the world's most famous passion play explores the history and controversy surrounding this re-inactment of the final days of Jesus in a small German village. 15,000 first printing.