Shakespeare's Little Book of Wisdom
Author | : Steve King |
Publisher | : William Collins |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2016-04-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 0007954859 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780007954858 |
Rating | : 4/5 (858 Downloads) |
Download or read book Shakespeare's Little Book of Wisdom written by Steve King and published by William Collins. This book was released on 2016-04-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shakespeare's Little Book of Wisdom offers more than 300 bite-size nuggets of inspiration and wisdom from the greatest writer in the English language and the most popular playwright across the globe. Widely considered the greatest writer of all time, William Shakespeare's work has been celebrated for centuries and across every continent and a diverse range of cultures. His plays, poems, and sonnets were described by his contemporary Ben Jonson, as 'not of an age, but for all time', and his words have had an enduring influence that still resonates today. Shakespeare's Little Book of Wisdom offers quotes of wit and wisdom from the world's most popular playwright - all in a handy, portable format, published to mark his 400th anniversary. This comprehensive book is arranged thematically, covering: * Youth * Friendship * Courage and Caution * Good and Evil * Love and Romance * Work and Play * Life and Time * Power and Ambition * Theatre and the Arts * Truth and Appearances * Politics and Society * Hardship and Hope * Death and Sorrow * Human Nature