A fun and accessible tour through a cerebral and potentially daunting subject, comparable to "Astrophysics For People In A Hurry" or "Confronting The Classics", revealing that the most interesting parts of Shakespeare's work are the overlooked flaws.

Emma Smith was born and brought up in Leeds, went unexpectedly to university in Oxford, and never really left. She is now Professor of Shakespeare Studies at Hertford College. She enjoys silent films, birdwatching, and fast cars.