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

Is Shakespeare any Good? is a thought-provoking and entertaining critique of modern attitudes towards evaluating literary texts.

This book challenges the claims of academic criticism, particularly theory, to tell us anything useful about why we like or appreciate literature.

It questions the literary establishment's criteria for creating an imperium of "great" writers and enables readers to articulate and formulate their own arguments about the quality of literature - including works that convention forbids us to dislike.

With a lively and provocative tone, Is Shakespeare any Good? shatters many longstanding beliefs about literature and its evaluation, posing serious questions about the value of studying literature.

Whether you're a literature lover or just looking for a fresh perspective on the world of books, this book is sure to challenge your assumptions and leave you thinking differently about the power of literature.