A Plate of Crumbs: Mainly Essays on the Imagination and Shakespeare is a collection of essays created by the famous Scottish writer George Macdonald. In this book, the author explores the role of imagination in literature and art, reveals his vision of William Shakespeare's work and his own reflections on the nature of creativity. Interweaving analysis with a creative approach to the topic, George Macdonald opens the reader to new perspectives on creativity and imagination. "A plate of crumbs" is an important creative work that deserves the attention of fans of literature and philosophy.