Titus Andronicus

George Lyman Kittredge's insightful editions of Shakespeare have endured in part because of his eclecticism, his diversity of interests, and his wide-ranging accomplishments—all of which are reflected in the valuable notes in each volume. The plays in the New Kittredge Shakespeare series retain the original Kittredge notes and introductions, changed or augmented only when some modernization seems necessary. These new editions also include introductory essays by contemporary editors, notes on the plays as they have been performed on stage and film, and additional student materials.

These plays are being made available by Focus with the permission of the Kittredge heirs.

Reviews:

"J. Michael Drew's edition of Titus Andronicus in the New Kittredge Shakespeare series refreshes Kittredge's text with extensive and helpful explanatory notes as well as a thorough and enlightening introduction. A distinctive and attractive feature of Drew's edition is its generously illustrated focus on Julie Taymor's famous film adaptation. With its detailed and engaging questions for further study, this is an edition perfectly designed for classroom use."
     —Matthew Wikander, University of Toledo

About the Author:

Michael Drew is an Adjunct Professor in the English Department at Ohio University, where he received his PhD. He received a BA in Philosophy and MA in Literature from the University of Toledo. He co-organized the 2006 Ohio University conference, "Work, Play, and Humor in English Studies," and has presented papers at "The Shakespeare Association of America" and "The Ohio Valley Shakespeare Conference."