Bardisms: Shakespeare for All Occasions - Softcover

Edelstein, Barry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 006149352X ISBN 13: 9780061493522

Publisher: Harper Perennial, 2010

Synopsis

Paperback. Pub Date: 2010 02 Pages: 320 Publisher: Harper Perennial owse the delightful Bardisms to the find a fitting quote for any mood. Moment or occasion Operation of But read it through to learn how to enjoy Shakespeare and ing more of his language into your daily life. - Jacob Weisberg. Editor of Slate magazine and author of Bushisms A fantastic reference for anyone who loves Shakespeare! - Steve MartinFrom renowned Shakespearean director Barry Edelstein comes Bardisms: a straightforward. accessible guide to using Shakespeare's wit and wisdom at special occasions of every type. Over the course of his career. Edelstein has directed more than half of Shakespeare's plays. and he ings all his passion. insight. and years of study to Bardisms. In the words of Adam Gopnik (Through the Children's Gate). Barry Edelstein knows more about Shakespeare. and in a less pedantic manne...

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"Browse the delightful Bardisms to find a fitting quote for any mood, moment, or occasion. But read it through to learn how to enjoy Shakespeare and bring more of his language into your daily life." -- Jacob Weisberg, Editor of Slate magazine and author of Bushisms "A fantastic reference for anyone who loves Shakespeare!" -- Steve Martin From renowned Shakespearean director Barry Edelstein comes Bardisms a straightforward, accessible guide to using Shakespeare's wit and wisdom at special occasions of every type. Over the course of his career, Edelstein has directed more than half of Shakespeare's plays, and he brings all his passion, insight, and years of study to Bardisms. In the words of Adam Gopnik (Through the Children's Gate), "Barry Edelstein knows more about Shakespeare, and in a less pedantic manner, than nearly anyone I know."

Review:

"No Google search can discover all of what's in this book, which is a cornucopia of the Bard's wit and wisdom. Barry Edelstein's book is pure pleasure, a reference book for every occasion, a substitute for a game of charades, and a teaching guide for life."--Ken Auletta, author and New Yorker writer

"A fantastic reference for anyone who loves Shakespeare!"--Steve Martin

"Browse the delightful Bardisms to find a fitting quote for any mood, moment, or occasion. But read it through to learn how to enjoy Shakespeare and bring more of his language into your daily life."--Jacob Weisberg, Editor, Slate Magazine, author Bushisms

"Shakespeare always said it best, and after reading this accessible and insightful book, 'I am sorry that with better heed and judgment I had not quoted him.' (Hamlet)"--Kevin Kline

"Bardisms is smart, accessible, and fun and could only have been crafted by someone as passionate and knowledgeable as Barry Edelstein. It is the perfect book to help people put Shaksepeare, not up on some shelf, but in their everyday lives."--George C. Wolfe, writer/director/producer

"Barry Edelstein's passion for the Bard and sheer knowledge of his works is inspiring. Bardisms is an eloquent and enlightening book that allows everyone to feel like an expert on Shakespeare."--America Ferrera

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 006149352X
• ISBN 13: 9780061493522
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320