Fintan O'Toole
Shakespeare is Hard, but so is Life
Shakespeare is Hard, but so is Life
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Fintan OToole's book examines four of Shakespeare's tragedies, revealing how their tragic heroes have been simplified and molded to fit conservative values, and restoring the true heart and spirit of the classics. It is challenging, irreverent, and funny.
Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 06 June 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Shakespeare's works have become integral to literature, permeating various aspects of our lives, from early education to academic lectures, classical theater to modern adaptations on stage and screen. However, how well do we truly understand his plays? In his witty and unconventional book, Fintan O'Toole delves into four of Shakespeare's most enduring tragedies: Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, and King Lear. Through a series of insightful and entertaining essays, O'Toole challenges the simplistic and conservative interpretations that have often been applied to these works, restoring their true heart and spirit. This book is unlike any other I have read, combining challenging ideas with irreverent humor. Roddy Doyle's praise for the book highlights its ability to engage and provoke thought.
Weight: 320g
Dimension: 223 x 144 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781035908738
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