Books written by David M. Bergeron

King James and Letters of Homoerotic Desire

" King James and Letters of Homoerotic Desire presents a modern-spelling edition of seventy-five letters exchanged between Buckingham and James. Across the centuries, commentators have condemned the letters as indecent or repulsive.
Shakespeare's London 1613

This book examines the death of Henry and the unparalleled outpouring of grief for him.
Textual Patronage in English Drama, 1570-1640

Recent studies have linked Thomas Heywood and issues involved with the construction of authorship. Douglas Brooks writes: "Heywood sat noisily on the sidelines for much of his authorial career. From this marginal position, ...
Shakespeare through Letters

David M. Bergeron ... Morton further reports that the rebellious Archbishop of York has turned “insurrection to religion” (202), having scraped Richard II's blood from Pomfret stones and made of it a relic to inspire his cause.
Shakespeare: A Study and Research Guide

"This updated edition should be welcomed by anyone interested in Shakespeare. Particularly useful are its pithy introductions and bibliographies on various critical approaches". -- David Bevington, editor of Complete Works...
Shakespeare: A Study and Research Guide

Confronted with the formidable and at times daunting mass of materials on Shakespeare, where does the beginning student - or even a seasoned one - turn for guidance? Answering that...
Shakespeare's Romances and the Royal Family

Shakespeare's Romances and the Royal Family
Shakespeare's London 1613

This book examines the death of Henry and the unparalleled outpouring of grief for him.