Shakespeare, William

The material includes a document discussing, looking at the historical context, and how Shakespeare portrays certain characters in his plays if he was Aristocratic. It was written by Albert H. Tolman.

The various documents concern the language in Shakespeare's time. Including how language affected the people in the Elizabethan era and how we interpret that language today. The articles also note the efforts of puritans to refine Shakespeare's language.

The various articles discuss the medical practices of the Elizabethan era and analyze how much knowledge Shakespeare had about such practices to incorporate into his shows.

The document examines dramtic irony in the form of mistaken identity and how it is used commonly throughout Shakespeare's works.

The document examines one type of evidence employed by scholors concerned with canons, literary influence, and source relationships in Elizabethan literature, to determine why it seems to be under attack by various scholars.

The document analyzes Mr. Graydon's "Defense of Criseyde," which states that Troilus is mostly to blame for Criseyde's lack of steadfastness. The paper discusses why that may or may not be accurate based on specific evidence.

The document contains letters written to the "Spectator" editor regarding how Mr. Swinburne should be considered a sham as his words regarding Shakespeare are considered too false. The notes also point out Mr. Swinburne's mistakes in some of his writings.

The document examines various articles about Shakespeare's works in order to determine his attitude towards the natural world.

Various documents that discuss different performances of Shakespeare to examine the effect that Shakespeare has on different audiences, such as the American people and even specifically Ante-Bellum Mississippi. Also included is an article discussing Shakespeare in film.

Various documents and essays examining the origins and inspiration for Shakespeare's play Much Ado About Nothing, including possible Italian sources.