Go behind the curtain to better understand the comedy, tragedy, history, and romance that flowed from the quill of the legendary dramatist. DECIPHERING SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS brings Shakespeare’s dramas alive in a new introduction for students, playgoers, and general readers. It illuminates the essence and experience of the Shakespearean spoken word, within the context of playwriting during the 1590s. It also explores how theatre people think while staging Shakespeare's twenty most popular plays.