Books by H. R. Coursen

While working in a British library, Professor Harry Winston discovers a lost play by Shakespeare. In a version of detective story, he authenticates his finding and sits atop the academic pyramid. But like Icarus or Humpty Dumpty, he has a great fall. He runs afoul of the puritanical moral code of the nasty little college where he has taught for years. Will he decide to drag anyone with him in his downward journey? Has he mastered the "tuck-and-roll" technique well enough to survive? He wonders.

Shakespeare in Production examines a number of plays in context.

The Tempest was first published in 1623 and is probably the last play Shakespeare wrote by himself. This reference is a comprehensive guide to the play. The volume begins with a brief consideration of the play's textual history, followed by an evaluation of the merits of various modern editions.