' It is easily the best book on the subject.' - Kenneth Muir, Modern Language Quarterly.' (This book) is likely to remain the most searching, detailed, and comprehensive account of Shakespeare's prose that we have.' - Raymond Powell, Modern Language Review.' a great deal of new ground has been broken here, and both critics and editors will be grateful for the help they will find in these pages.' - G R Hibbard, Shakespeare Survey

• 1. Shakespeare's Use of Prose2. A Critical Method3. From Clown to Character4. The World of Falstaff5. Gay Comedy6. Two Tragic Heroes7. Serious Comedy8. Tragic Prose: Clowns, Villains, MadmenThe Return of Comedy

' It is easily the best book on the subject.' - Kenneth Muir, Modern Language Quarterly.' (This book) is likely to remain the most searching, detailed, and comprehensive account of Shakespeare's prose that we have.' - Raymond Powell, Modern Language Review.' a great deal of new ground has been broken here, and both critics and editors will be grateful for the help they will find in these pages.' - G R Hibbard, Shakespeare Survey

• 1. Shakespeare's Use of Prose2. A Critical Method3. From Clown to Character4. The World of Falstaff5. Gay Comedy6. Two Tragic Heroes7. Serious Comedy8. Tragic Prose: Clowns, Villains, MadmenThe Return of Comedy

' It is easily the best book on the subject.' - Kenneth Muir, Modern Language Quarterly.' (This book) is likely to remain the most searching, detailed, and comprehensive account of Shakespeare's prose that we have.' - Raymond Powell, Modern Language Review.' a great deal of new ground has been broken here, and both critics and editors will be grateful for the help they will find in these pages.' - G R Hibbard, Shakespeare Survey

• 1. Shakespeare's Use of Prose2. A Critical Method3. From Clown to Character4. The World of Falstaff5. Gay Comedy6. Two Tragic Heroes7. Serious Comedy8. Tragic Prose: Clowns, Villains, MadmenThe Return of Comedy