My review of the essential @ardenpublisher.bsky.social Early Modern Drama edition of Edward II, edited by @jmasten.bsky.social, if anyone is interested.
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Why did Shakespeare leave Stratford? Who did he mix with in London? And why did he put down his pen to come home to Anne and his family again, and again?

Paul Menzer explores these mysteries in 'The Complete Life of William Shakespeare'.

Pre-order now: https://bit.ly/3TvsyGh

From Essential Shakespeare to Arthur Miller's New York, the Critical Studies and Performance Practice update is now live, offering 82 new eBooks from @methuendrama.bsky.social and @ardenpublisher.bsky.social.
Find out more: www.dramaonlinelibrary.com/critical-studies-and-performance-practice

"To enter Shakespeare’s plays on their own terms, you need to enter a world governed by humors and heavenly spheres, rigid social hierarchies, and powerful natural forces."

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The verifiable facts of his life would fit on the back of a postcard. But the stories that we have told about them would fill a dozen phone books.”

Check out this episode of Shakespeare Unlimited from
@folger.edu with author Paul Menzer.

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My review of the foundational @ardenpublisher.bsky.social Fourth Series edition of Titus Andronicus, edited by Curtis Perry and Ayanna Thompson, if anyone is interested.
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Don’t miss this lunchtime lecture! 🚨

Shakespeare's Objects: Understanding the Off-Stage Lives of Early Modern Stage Props

📅 Thursday, 22 October 2026
📍V&A South Kensington
🎟️ www.vam.ac.uk/event/NMnxLX...
📕 www.bloomsbury.com/9781350123564/

"To enter Shakespeare’s plays on their own terms, you need to enter a world governed by humors and heavenly spheres, rigid social hierarchies, and powerful natural forces."

Learn more about the "lost worldview" that shaped Shakespeare's plays!

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Now in paperback 🎭✨

Shakespeare’s Compassion: https://bit.ly/3ToO13r

Shakespeare and Fun: https://bit.ly/4pTiPWk

It’s publication day for my new book!

Have a look if you’re interested in romance plays, popular culture, regional and amateur playing, doubling, rogue Stuarts, joy, and the adventures of Mucedorus in the seventeenth century.

Info here: bit.ly/4qRZHZ7

Published by @ardenpublisher.bsky.social

New research in Early Modern culture and drama is available 📚🎭

Popular Romance in Early Modern Amateur and Regional Drama: https://bit.ly/4fAdtKM

Rethinking Science and Religion in Early Modern Culture: https://bit.ly/4wseueW

My review of the excellent @ardenpublisher.bsky.social Fourth Series edition of Julius Caesar, edited by @authorajhartley.bsky.social if anyone is interested.
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From The Taming of the Shrew to The Tempest, echoes of Shakespeare's own life can be glimpsed throughout his plays.

Discover an arresting account of love, loss, departure, and homecoming in 'The Complete Life of William Shakespeare'.

Coming October | Pre-order today: https://bit.ly/3TvsyGh

*Out now!*

This new edition of Edward II edited by @jmasten.bsky.social distils its importance for the history of queer sexuality, historical drama and modern performance alike.

Get your copy here: https://bit.ly/4sSjOGh