The Oxford handbook of Shakespeare and early modern authorship

Alexander Thom

doi:10.1080/0268117x.2026.2715551

August 11, 2026The Seventeenth Century

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This handbook aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of authorship during the early modern period, focusing on Shakespeare and his contemporaries.
Contributions from various scholars in the field of Shakespearean studies and early modern literature.
The compilation includes extensive discussions on themes, debates, and critical perspectives.
The volume spans nearly 900 pages, combining essays that address historical and literary contexts.
The handbook serves as a critical resource, offering diverse viewpoints on early modern authorship.
It emphasizes the importance of cultural and historical contexts in understanding literary works.

Implication

The handbook explores early modern authorship and literature, highlighting significant themes and insights.

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Like many academic handbooks, this publication requires both hands to read. Happily, the present volume is well-worth the carpal strain. At the cusp of 900 pages, Rory Loughnane and Will Sharpe sup...

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