An essential guide to Shakespeare, from the international bestselling authors of "Homework for Grown-Ups "
The Bard was so incredibly prolific that even most Shakespeare scholars would welcome the occasional refresher course, and most of the rest of us haven t even got a clue as to what a petard actually is. Fear not, the bestselling authors of "Homework for Grown-Ups" are here to help. For parents keen to help with their children s homework, casual theatre-goers who want to enhance their enjoyment and understanding, and the general reader who feels they should probably know more, "Shakespeare Basics for Grown-Ups" includes information on the key works, historical context, contemporaries and influences, famous speeches and quotations, modern day adaptations, and much, much more."