At the Bottom of Shakespeare’s Ocean

Discover the profound connection between Shakespeare and the sea in At the Bottom of Shakespeare’s Ocean by Steve Mentz. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC in 2009, this insightful study spans 136 pages, revealing Shakespeare's enduring engagement with maritime imagery throughout his works. Mentz expertly contrasts Shakespeare's sea-poetry with modern literary seascapes, including the expansive Pacific of Herman Melville's Moby-Dick, the rugged coastline depicted in Charles Olson's Maximus Poems, and the evocative waters of the postcolonial Caribbean. This book is essential for literature enthusiasts and scholars alike, offering a fresh perspective on the interplay between Shakespeare's writing and the ever-intriguing theme of the sea. Dive into this captivating exploration of literature and the ocean, and enrich your understanding of one of the greatest playwrights in history.