Shakespeare for the Wiser Sort

Intriguing questions arise from Shakespeare's plays, challenging both audiences and scholars alike. The book delves into perplexing plot details, such as Hamlet's delayed ascension to the throne and the discrepancies in timing within Romeo and Juliet. It explores the implications of religious settings, like Old Hamlet's schooling in Wittenberg versus the Ghost's Purgatory, and clarifies historical references, including the coinciding of Black Monday and Ash Wednesday. Through engaging analysis, it provides insightful answers to these captivating enigmas.