\'A master class for modern beginners and old hands alike.\' -- The Times (London) Actor, producer and director Ben Crystal revisits his acclaimed book on Shakespeare for the 400th anniversary of his death.
Whether you\'re studying Shakespeare for the first time or you\'ve never set foot near one of his plays but have always wanted to, this book smashes down the walls that have been built up around this untouchable literary figure..
Crystal explores his language, his life, his world, his sounds, his craft -- and, astonishingly, finds Shakespeare\'s own voice amid the poetry.
Shakespeare on Toast knocks the stuffing from the staid old myth of the Bard, revealing his plays for what they really are: modern, thrilling, uplifting drama. \'A master class for modern beginners and old hands alike.\' -- The Times (London) Actor, producer and director Ben Crystal revisits his acclaimed book on Shakespeare for the 400th anniversary of his death
