In The Quality of Mercy; one of the worlds most revered theatre directors reflects on a fascinating variety of Shakespearean topi. In this sequence of essays - all but one published here for the first time - Peter Brook debates such questions as who was the man who wrote Shakespeares plays; why Shakespeare is never out of date; and how actors should approach Shakespeares verse. He also revisits some of the plays which he has directed with notable brilliance; such as King Lear; Titus Andronicus and; of course; A Midsummer Nights Dream. Taken as a whole; this short but immensely wise book offers an illuminating and provocative insight into a great directors relationship with our greatest playwright. This book is an invaluable gift from the greatest Shakespeare director of our time... Brooks genius; modesty and brilliance shine through on every page. James Shapiro; author of 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare Exquisite... enthralling... This short; modest and brilliant book does more than many more grandiose tomes to renew the readers fascination with the plays; and the theatre-goers wonder at the extraordinary and diverse situations locked up inside the First Folio. It should be required reading at all universities and drama clubs Guardian This volume positively seethes and sparkles with ideas... provides not only acute insights into the texts; but intriguing details of performance history; and a few morsels of grand theatrical gossip - Scotsman Should be required reading for any aspiring young directors and actors but also all serious theatregoers... the writing is a model of clarity; the ideas challenging but sensible... it should be on every readers bookshelf - British Theatre Guide
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