Grades 9 - 12
Reinterpreting Shakespeare
—
Queensland Terrace, State Library of Queensland
Word Play: Selling Fast
4004
#Performances
#About the event
Duration: 60 minutes
SELLING FAST
Experience Shakespeare as never before, as Jackie French reveals how to find inspiration in the Bard’s life, work and words.
The books in Jackie’s Shakespeare series include I Am Juliet; Ophelia, Queen of Denmark; and most recently The Diary of William Shakespeare, Gentleman (HarperCollins). While we all know the name of William Shakespeare, this book reveals the man – lover, son and poet. Based on new documentary evidence, as well as textual examination of his plays, Jackie’s fascinating book gives a tantalising glimpse at his secrets.
In July this year Jackie’s new book, Third Witch will be released by Harper Collins. A searing story of passion, betrayal, battles and love, this is Shakespeare’s Macbeth stripped of superstition, and its power and beauty refined into fewer worlds where good balances the evil and there is a happy ending… for some.
