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Focusing on the connection between characters and events in Shakespeare's Roman plays, this book provides a critical analysis by exploring the narrative sources that influenced these works. It highlights how historical context shapes the characters and themes, offering readers a deeper understanding of Shakespeare's interpretation of Roman history and culture. Through this lens, the book illuminates the intricate relationship between the playwright's artistic choices and the source material.

The exploration of Shakespeare's problem plays centers on the themes of fracture and dissolution within the universe. This analysis, first published in 1987, delves into the distinctive yet unifying elements of these works, offering insights into their sources, context, and moral implications. Through a detailed examination, the author reveals how these plays challenge traditional narratives and invite deeper reflection on their complexities.

A beautifully produced and illustrated miscellany of fascinating facts, definitions and quotations relating to the world's most famous playwright.