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Diverse responses to and interpretations of William Shakespeare testify to the human complexities of a larger-than-life writer whom Coleridge aptly describes as “myriad-minded Shakespeare.” In the tradition that he wrote, Shakespeare infused within his works the spirit of his age and also drew from all available sources to perfection, thereby giving life to the materials which were already defunct or on the brink of demise. Therefore, what enriches Shakespeare’s works is the human quality that he depicts in a vibrant tapestry of drama and the unique perception of human values that he demonstrates. With this immeasurable arena in view, the versatility and complexity of Shakespeare’s mind allow for multifarious readings or misreadings inasmuch as some readers feel so fascinated that their responses become utterly subjective. After all, interpretation is largely subjective and rarely can one encounter an objective criticism, particularly when it comes to writerly texts such as those of Shakespeare. Hence, it is hardly hyperbolic to say that no writer in the world has been so bedevilled by interpretive prejudices as Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s woes and concerns are all human and can be easily perceived by any reader regardless of religious, ethnic, or educational backgrounds. To him, human vices are not only odious but pathetic as well. Hypocrisy irks him tremendously, and he is sharply aware of its stings when he says: “God has given you one face, and you make yourself another” (Hamlet 3.1.). And this is very reminiscent of the deep impact of the Bible on his mind: “Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity” (Mathew 23:28). The “orotund” title of this volume Fundamental Shakespeare may lay bare the radically fresh light the contributors shed on Shakespeare. In the past two decades, times have changed drastically and an urgent need for an entirely new outlook on Shakespeare is felt more than ever before. Ergo, t