A Companion by 
Shakespeare, Feminism and Gender by
Over the last quarter-century, feminist criticism of Shakespeare has greatly expanded and enriched the range of interpretations of the Shakespearean texts, their original historical location, and subsequent reinterpretation. This new Casebook showcases the range of critical strategies used by feminist criticism, and illustrates how vital attention to the politics of gender and sexuality is to a full understanding and appreciation of Shakespearean drama.
Shakespeare's World and Work by
Presents alphabetized, cross-referenced, illustrated entries on Shakespeare's life and texts, and Renaissance England; and includes time lines, sidebars, definitions in page margins, and other features designed especially for younger readers. Covers "Acting Companies, Elizabethan" through "History in Shakespeare's Plays."
Shakespeare as Political Thinker by
A collection of sixteen essays by literature and political philosophy scholars discussing various political aspects of Shakespeare's major tragedies and sonnets as well as several of the comedies and history play
Shakespeare by
Bill Bryson investigates the slim facts known about the life of William Shakespeare, looks at some of the more unusual speculations about the great playwright and poet, and surveys the theories of people who have sought to debunk Shakespeare's authorship.