Is Shakespeare any Good?: And Other Questions on How to Evaluate Literature

Is Shakespeare any Good? is a thought-provoking and entertaining book that challenges the literary establishment's criteria for creating an imperium of "great" writers.

The author, Richard Bradford, provides a fresh perspective on the question of what makes literature good or bad, and why certain works are considered superior to others.

Throughout the book, Bradford argues that personal literary tastes are not enough to determine the quality of a work, and that there are specific criteria that should be used to evaluate literature.

He also questions the influence of academia in shaping literary merit and whether reading and studying literature is actually beneficial.

The book is sure to raise eyebrows and elevate the level of debate about the true nature of literary merit.