Bloomsbury presents Shakespeare is Hard, but so is Life, written and narrated by Fintan O’Toole. In this engaging audiobook, O’Toole delves into the complexities of four of Shakespeare’s most renowned tragedies: Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, and King Lear. He challenges the traditional interpretations of these characters and plots, revealing how their tragic heroes have often been simplified to fit conservative viewpoints.

As you listen, O’Toole’s witty and iconoclastic insights will restore the authentic spirit of these classics, offering a fresh perspective for both avid readers and newcomers to Shakespeare. This audiobook promises to be an entertaining and thought-provoking experience.