Shakespeare: An Introduction

Before the plays were immortal, there was a man from Stratford with ink-stained fingers and revolutionary ideas. This Wiley-Blackwell introduction cuts through centuries of myth to reveal the actual William Shakespeare—actor, businessman, poet, and playwright. Scholarly without being stuffy, it's the kind of accessible guide that makes you realise how little distance truly separates us from the Bard. Perfect for students, theatre lovers, or anyone ready to meet Shakespeare the person, not just the monument.