«Rather jolly and very helpful» The Times. Do you need a review on Shakespeare? The ultimate guide to the Bard, perfect for the Shakespeare fan and the general reader. If you've always felt a little embarrassed about understanding the plot of Othello, or have no idea what "petard" means (as in "hoist with his own petard"), don't worry, because this is the perfect guide to Shakespeare. From the authors of the bestseller "Homework for Grown-ups", "Shakespeare for Grown-ups" is the essential book for anyone wanting to deepen their knowledge of his plays and sonnets. Ideal for parents helping their children with their homework, casual theatergoers wanting to enhance their enjoyment of the most popular plays, and general readers who feel they ought to know more about Britain's greatest writer. "Shakespeare for Grown-ups" covers Shakespeare's era, his personal life, his language, his major themes, his lesser-known works and characters, his most famous speeches and quotes, phrases and words that have entered everyday use, and much more. Pages: 336, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm.