"For libraries without the 1st edition...this is a worthwhile acquisition for those who would find a basic overview of Shakespeare's plays and characters useful."
American Reference Books Annual
"For high school libraries that need up-to-date biographical information about Shakespeare, including the latest dogma and the works included in his canon, this resource is a must-have."
VOYA
“Like the original, the revised edition is clear, literate, and well researched, making it an excellent resource for undergraduates and other interested readers...knowledgeable, accessible...Recommended.”
Choice
"...a good choice for public, high-school, and undergraduate libraries."
Booklist
"...an outstanding reference work...user-friendly...contains more than 3,000 well-written and informative entries on the bard...High school, undergraduate, and public libraries will find this reference useful..."
New England Theatre Journal
"...easily accessible...provide[s] a wealth of information on nearly every aspect of Shakespeare’s works...The wealth of clearly written information and the organization of the material make this a most invaluable resource in the library. Highly Recommended.”
Library Media Connection