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Investigates how trope of motherlessness in Shakespeare's plays creates space for development of identity and personhood in young adult literature. Examines role of motherlessness in Lisa Klein's novel Ophelia (2006, q.v.).

Outlines importance of culinary and digestion imagery for Peter Moffat and Mark Brozel’s film Macbeth (2005, q.v.). Drawing on neurocognitive studies connecting anger and appetite, suggests suitability of relocating revenge tragedy to kitchen settings. English summary, 3.  

Reflects on impact of Milton and Shakespeare on modern China with emphasis on Chinese literature and culture's adoption of sonnets and epic. English summary, 153.

Uses Shakespeare's use of modal auxiliary verbs may and can in Julius Caesar to frame discussion about Milton's deployment of modlality. Mounts argument about the “evolving grammar of possibility in Early Modern English.” English summary, 122. 

Explores tension between Milton’s judgement against King Charles I for his appreciation of Shakespeare with Milton’s own attentive reading and appreciation of Shakespeare, as evidenced by recent discovery of Milton's copy of Shakespeare First Folio now held by Free Library of Philadelphia (q.v.). Argues for connection between Milton’s reading of First Folio and his political writings related to polemicization of literary culture during English Civil Wars. English summary, 100. 

Examines how Hamlet shaped Milton's understanding of genre of tragedy, noting relationship between tragedy and grace. Demonstrates "the profoundly agonistic but creative relationship between such influences as Shakespeare and Luther in Paradise Lost" which profoundly enhanced Milton's epic work. 

Responds to recent discovery of John Milton’s copy of Shakespeare First Folio (q.v.), arguing that text reveals less about Milton’s engagement with Shakespeare and more about Milton’s “understanding of textuality itself.” English summary, 48.

Assesses Milton’s engagement with Shakespeare through analysis of Milton’s handwritten annotations recently discovered in copy of Shakespeare First Folio held at Philadelphia Free Library (q.v.) Notes Milton’s focus on songs and masque-like entertainments and his annotations of Henry IV tetralogy, observing plays may have resonated personally with Milton in 1630s as he turned away from clear career path in Church of England towards poetic pursuits. English summary, 32.

Analyzes patterns in John Milton’s marginal annotations and editorial emendations recently discovered in copy of Shakespeare First Folio now held at Free Library of Philadelphia (q.v.). Pays particular attention to Milton’s reading of Romeo and Juliet, connecting Milton's notes to his poetic preoccupations. English summary, 8.

Surveys intermingled reception of Shakespeare and John Milton, noting their shared title as two greatest English authors. Considers connections between two authors and their linked critical afterlives as result of recent discovery of Milton’s copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio (1623) now held at Philadelphia Free Library (q.v).