Shakespeare on Toast: Getting a Taste for the Bard
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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.
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I picked this up after a search on how to read Shakespeare after finding out that The Tempest was one of my set texts for my OU module. I hadn't studied Shakespeare since secondary school so was aprehensive about going back to it. I am so glad I got this book! It really made Shakespeare more accessible to my mind and I am looking forward to digging into The Tempest now.
It was such an easy, enjoyable read that I read it in one day. The prose is easy and straightforward and Ben has a wonderful way of breaking down his examples in a way that is understandable and does not make you feel that you have been talked down to.
I would recommend this book for anyone wanting to understand Shakespeare better. I know I do now.
