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Reference Trivia

The Book of Shakespearean Useless Information

by (author) Bruce Montague

Publisher
John Blake
Initial publish date
Sep 2016
Category
Trivia, Shakespeare
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781784189907
    Publish Date
    Sep 2016
    List Price
    $26.95

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Description

In this excellent, engrossing and ever so slightly eccentric compendium, the reader will discover why the theatre is called "The Theatre," why in the theatre, the expression ‘the ghost walks’ means it is pay day, why intervals were unexpectedly introduced into theatrical performances, why Shakespeare’s father lost his position as Mayor of Stratford, how the Box Office got its name, why the poorer Tudors painted their teeth black, and a great deal more besides. Bruce Montague (himself a distinguished Shakespearean actor of many years standing) sheds a light on the weird and wonderful life of the greatest playwright ever to have possibly not written all his own plays.

About the author

Art Montague is a longtime contributor to the Canadian Old Farmer’s Almanac and the author of several popular history books, including The Canadian Horse: The Fascinating Story of Canada’s National Breed, Crime Boss Killings, and Meyer Lanksy: The Shadowy Exploits of New York’s Master Manipulator. He lives in Perth, Ontario.

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