'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. 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.
Crystal explores his language, his life, his world, his sounds, his
craft -- and, astonishingly, finds Shakespeare's own voice amid the
poetry.
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.