Helen Hackett is Professor of English at University College London. Her books include Shakespeare and Elizabeth: The Meeting of Two Myths (2009) and Women and Romance Fiction in the English Renaissance (2000).

'A richly rewarding and immensely readable book by a leading Renaissance scholar at the top of her game.' Rene Weis, Profess or of English, University College London 'Helen Hackett's short history is in fact remarkably wide ranging, inclusive and original. The book is a pleasure to read throughout. Students for whom this will be a first introduction to Renaissance drama are fortunate indeed.' Katherine Duncan-Jones , FRSL, Senior Research Fellow in English, Somerville College, Oxford

Helen Hackett is Professor of English at University College London. Her books include Shakespeare and Elizabeth: The Meeting of Two Myths (2009) and Women and Romance Fiction in the English Renaissance (2000).

'A richly rewarding and immensely readable book by a leading Renaissance scholar at the top of her game.' Rene Weis, Profess or of English, University College London 'Helen Hackett's short history is in fact remarkably wide ranging, inclusive and original. The book is a pleasure to read throughout. Students for whom this will be a first introduction to Renaissance drama are fortunate indeed.' Katherine Duncan-Jones , FRSL, Senior Research Fellow in English, Somerville College, Oxford

Helen Hackett is Professor of English at University College London. Her books include Shakespeare and Elizabeth: The Meeting of Two Myths (2009) and Women and Romance Fiction in the English Renaissance (2000).

'A richly rewarding and immensely readable book by a leading Renaissance scholar at the top of her game.' Rene Weis, Profess or of English, University College London 'Helen Hackett's short history is in fact remarkably wide ranging, inclusive and original. The book is a pleasure to read throughout. Students for whom this will be a first introduction to Renaissance drama are fortunate indeed.' Katherine Duncan-Jones , FRSL, Senior Research Fellow in English, Somerville College, Oxford