Sometimes a text can come along that brings a wealth of new perspectives to a familiar field, casting new light on works that academia has held close to its heart for centuries. This text comes in the form of the thought-provoking Living with Shakespeare: Essays by Writers, Actors, and Directors, edited by Susannah Carson. The collection can help teachers and professors introduce a fresh approach to the works of William Shakespeare. Carson presents pieces from surprising sources, ranging from comic book and graphic novel writer Matt Sturges to accomplished thespian Sir Ben Kingsley.