"Shakespeare and Costume is a collection of newly written essays by leading scholars and interviews with leading theatre practitioners (including Joan Greenwood, Desmond Heeleu, Robert Morgan and Jenny Tiramani) that analyzes the role and use of clothing and fashion in Shakespeare's plays from the perspective of cultural studies, drawing on social, political, and gender influences. The books considers costume and dress from literary, dramatic, design, performative, and theatrical perspectives."--Bloomsbury Publishing.