All's Well, That Ends Well

Described as one of Shakespeares most intriguing plays, Alls Well That Ends Well has only recently begun to receive the critical attention it deserves. Noted as a crucial point of development in Shakespeares career, this collection of new essays reflects the growing interest in the play and presents a broad range of approaches to it, including historical, feminist, performative and psychoanalytical criticisms. In addition to fourteen essays written by leading scholars, the editors introduction provides a substantial overview of the plays critical history, with a strong focus on performance analysis and the impact that this has had on its reception and reputation. Demonstrating a variety of approaches to the play and furthering recent debates, this book makes a valuable contribution to Shakespeare criticism.