Books by Philip C. Kolin

This is the first collection of critical essays devoted exclusively to Shakespeare's first published work, his long narrative poem Venus and Adonis which established his reputation as the literary darling of London and the heir of Ovid. Particularly important is the book's coverage of the little-known presence of Venus and Adonis on stage.

Examines the work of Suzan Lori-Parks, the first African American to win the Pulitzer Prize for drama. The collected essays assess her plays - including their historical and philosophical roots - her novel and her screenplays. A production chronology of her plays is also provided. It includes an interview with Lori-Parks and another with her long-time director Liz Diamond.

This is the first collection of critical essays devoted exclusively to Venus and Adonis, which surveys the history of criticism about the poem and its significance.