The Little Book of ShakespeareHe was "not of an age, but for all time". (Shakespeare's contemporary Ben Jonson) No writer, before or since, has matched Shakespeare in terms of influence, critical acclaim, or popular success. His genius lay in his sheer dramatic skill, his powerful use of imagery, and his astonishing ability to create richly imagined characters. Packed full of the Bard's clever insights, witty asides, and timeless nuggets of wisdom, and complemented by fascinating