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Shakespeare Is Hard, but so Is Life

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Shakespeare Is Hard, but so Is Life

By: Fintan O'Toole
Narrated by: Fintan O'Toole
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Bloomsbury presents Shakespeare is Hard, but so is Life written and read by Fintan O'Toole.

The works of Shakespeare have become staples of literature. They are everywhere, from our early schooling to the lecture rooms of academia, from classic theatre to modern adaptations on stage and screen. But how well do we really know his plays?

In this witty, iconoclastic book, the bestselling author Fintan O’Toole examines four of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedies: Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello and King Lear. He shows how their tragic heroes have been over-simplified and moulded to fit restrictive, conservative values, and restores the true heart and spirit of the classics.

'I've never read a book like this before: it's challenging, irreverent and funny.' Roddy Doyle©2024 Fintan O'Toole (P)2024 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
Literary History & Criticism Shakespeare Heartfelt Witty Funny
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I heard an interview with the author and couldn’t wait to read this book. I wasn’t disappointed! I loved the writing and the narration was so natural it was like listening to someone tell me a fascinating tale. I can’t wait to reread/rewatch some Shakespeare with my newfound knowledge.

Fascinating insight into Shakespeare and his time

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