"Great William : Writers Reading Shakespeare" by Theodore Leinwand is a literary criticism textbook that delves into the works of William Shakespeare as read and interpreted by various American, European, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh writers. Published by the University of Chicago Press in 2017, this trade paperback book explores the different perspectives and interpretations of Shakespeare's plays and sonnets across cultures. With 239 pages of insightful analysis, this book is a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in Shakespearean literature and literary criticism.