Shakespeare, Sex, and Love, Paperback

How does Shakespeare's treatment of human sexuality relate to the sexual conventions and language of his times? Looking at both plays and poetry, this lively and informative book explores Shakespeare's portrayal of desire, jealousy, and same-gender relationships, as well as how sex becomes a source of humour in his comedies.

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Author(s): Stanley (Honorary President, The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust) Wells
• Illustration(s): 25 black-and-white halftones
• Number of pages: 304
• Publication date: 2012
• Dimensions: 137 x 216 x 24
• Cover type: Paperback / softback