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William Shakespeare's plays and poetry make up a vast
repository of wit and wisdom, of insight and passion. For the
momentous events in our lives—-the ones that call for some
memorable remarks or a great toast—-the Bard is the perfect
speechwriter. On any occasion, chances are there's a
Shakespeare quote that's fitting. The challenge, of course,
is finding the right one.
Enter Barry Edelstein. One of the top Shakespeare directors
and teachers in the country, he can help you pick the perfect
"Bardism," pronounce it with style, and craft an elegant
speech, talk, or missive around it.
BARDISMS provides the best of Shakespeare's wisdom, with
passages that mark the special times as well as the everyday:
-- As You Like It
And from your sacred vials pour your graces
Upon my daughter's head.
-- The Winter's Tale
-— Sonnet 104
-— Antony and Cleopatra
Is the immediate jewel of their souls.
-— Othello
Edelstein takes the reader step by step through each
Shakespeare quote, providing eminently helpful tips for
speaking the lines like a pro. The book is organized
chronologically, covering all stages of life—from childbirth
to commencement, marriage, the workplace, old age, and all
the significant events in between.
BARDISMS celebrates Shakespeare's genius with a wealth of
fascinating tidbits about his life and times, his work and
his art. Edelstein explores what it is about Shakespeare's
writing that makes it so fitting for important moments: his
perfect balance of wit and sentimentality; his boundless
imagination; his ability to express emotion at its purest;
and his talent for communicating a complex thought in vivid
and energetic terms.
Most of all, BARDISMS makes Shakespeare infinitely more
accessible, lending a freshness and vitality to his writing
and fostering a new appreciation for its usefulness in our
lives. For anyone struggling to come up with the perfect
words, in any situation, BARDISMS is the ultimate resource.
repository of wit and wisdom, of insight and passion. For the
momentous events in our lives—-the ones that call for some
memorable remarks or a great toast—-the Bard is the perfect
speechwriter. On any occasion, chances are there's a
Shakespeare quote that's fitting. The challenge, of course,
is finding the right one.
Enter Barry Edelstein. One of the top Shakespeare directors
and teachers in the country, he can help you pick the perfect
"Bardism," pronounce it with style, and craft an elegant
speech, talk, or missive around it.
BARDISMS provides the best of Shakespeare's wisdom, with
passages that mark the special times as well as the everyday:
- A wedding vow:
-- As You Like It
- For your darling little girl:
And from your sacred vials pour your graces
Upon my daughter's head.
-- The Winter's Tale
- Birthday greeting:
-— Sonnet 104
- Time to party:
-— Antony and Cleopatra
- On reputation:
Is the immediate jewel of their souls.
-— Othello
Edelstein takes the reader step by step through each
Shakespeare quote, providing eminently helpful tips for
speaking the lines like a pro. The book is organized
chronologically, covering all stages of life—from childbirth
to commencement, marriage, the workplace, old age, and all
the significant events in between.
BARDISMS celebrates Shakespeare's genius with a wealth of
fascinating tidbits about his life and times, his work and
his art. Edelstein explores what it is about Shakespeare's
writing that makes it so fitting for important moments: his
perfect balance of wit and sentimentality; his boundless
imagination; his ability to express emotion at its purest;
and his talent for communicating a complex thought in vivid
and energetic terms.
Most of all, BARDISMS makes Shakespeare infinitely more
accessible, lending a freshness and vitality to his writing
and fostering a new appreciation for its usefulness in our
lives. For anyone struggling to come up with the perfect
words, in any situation, BARDISMS is the ultimate resource.
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