From the universally celebrated to the less well-known, from the tragic to the comic and the witty to the wise, the monologues of Shakespeare's characters provide some of the most thrilling and memorable moments in his plays. In this collection Michael Kerrigan presents a delightful sampling of Shakespeare's soliloquies, revealing the Bard's poetic genius in all of its range and richness. Here Shakespeare lovers, students, actors, and general readers will find some of the most profound and artfully phrased ruminations on life, death, love, vengeance, and more.