<div><b>An essential guide to Shakespeare, from the international bestselling authors of<i>Homework for Grown-Ups </i></b><br><br>The Bard was so incredibly prolific that even most Shakespeare scholars would welcome the occasional refresher course, and most of the rest of us haven’t even got a clue as to what a petard actually is. Fear not, the bestselling authors of<i>Homework for Grown-Ups</i> are here to help. For parents keen to help with their children’s homework, casual theatre-goers who want to enhance their enjoyment and understanding, and the general reader who feels they should probably know more,<i>Shakespeare Basics for Grown-Ups</i> includes information on the key works, historical context, contemporaries and influences, famous speeches and quotations, modern day adaptations, and much, much more.</div>