In Shakespeare's hand the comic mode became an instrument for exploring the broad territory of the human situation, including much that had normally been reserv

The evolution of Shakespeare's comedy, in Larry Champion's view, is apparent in the expansion of his comic vision to include a complete reflection of human life

An accessible, wide-ranging and informed introduction to Shakespeare's comedies, dark comedies and romances, first published in 2001.

For students of English and European literature, renaissance studies, comparative literature, drama and classics.