Author Description

Beyond laugh tracks and punchlines, comedy offers insight into the follies and fantasies of humankind. This collection of keyword essays demonstrates Shakespeare's masterful grasp of comedy, both as a literary genre and a source of entertainment. Some chapters find hope in Death Sentences, Disguises, Legalism, the Cringe-worthy, and even Nothing, while others reveal the depth in how we humans Play together, escape being Puppets, Trick each other, prove ourselves Unladylike, and find Agency and Grounding in our lives. We shadows aim to show that in Shakespeare's comedies, anything is possible, transforming death to new life and dreams to reality.