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Argues that in his 1640 edition of Sonnets John Benson was influenced by John Donne's Poems by J. D. in "the material form of the small octavo collection, as well as the poem and volume titles, the layout of the pages, and the form of the lyrics" with the result that the volume "adjusted the erotics of Shakespeare's collected lyrics, as the dualities of the Petrarchan sonnet sequence coalesced into longer poems and gave rise to a metaphysical poetics of desire."

Using Taming of the Shrew and Titus Andronicus, considers the effect that foods and smells of inn-yard playhouses might have had on Shakespeare's use of food in his early plays.

Analyzes Al Pacino's Looking for Richard (q.v.), discussing how his attempt to "know" Richard III becomes an endeavor to "know" Shakespeare. Examines the difficulties associated with Pacino's search as well as the challenges posed to the film audience's own understanding of Shakespeare.

Discusses books as the source of Prospero's magic in Tempest.

Explores how Macbeth can engage our interest and sympathy.

Argues that "the dramatic structure of A Midsummer Night's Dream is deeply and brialliantly seditious."

Explores how modern productions of 1, 2, and 3 Henry VI respond to contemporary events.

Examines the multitude of locales in King Lear.

Examines William Hogarth's painting, A Scene from Shakespeare's The Tempest."

Surveys the sources of Macbeth.