A daily dose of eloquence and reflection. Let yourself be nourished with everyday lines from the Bard.
Suitable for scholars, students and actors, this book contains glosses and quotes for over 14,000 words that could be misunderstood by modern audience. It features different panels that look at such areas of Shakespeare's language as greetings, swear-words and terms of address.
An accessible short introduction to Hamlet, ideal for students and theatre-goers alike
An authoritative, entertaining book about our accents, and what they say about us
A new edition of Ben Crystal's popular guide to the Bard
Shakespearean author and actor Ben Crystal gives a unique introduction to A Midsummer Night's Dream with guidance on what to think about before, during and after you see or study the play.
A short introduction to King Lear by Shakespearean author and actor Ben Crystal giving insights before during and after you see or study the play
Explore the oddities of the British psyche with this informative and witty illustrated guide.
Shakespearean author and actor Ben Crystal gives a unique introduction to Macbeth before, during and after you see or study the play.