Bardisms: Shakespeare for All Occasions
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (546 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 006149352X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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Bardisms is an eloquent and enlightening book that allows everyone to feel like an expert on Shakespeare.” (America Ferrera) . It is the perfect book to help people put Shaksepeare, not up on some shelf, but in their everyday lives.” (George C. 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)“Barry Edelstein’s passion for the Bard and sheer knowledge of his works is inspiring. “A fantastic reference for anyone who loves Shakespeare!” (Steve Martin)“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)“No Google search can discover all of what’s in this book, which is a cornucopia of the Bard’s wit and wisdom. Wolfe, writer/director/producer
Good book, interesting DoodleLet Good short book, I especially appreciated the discussion of how to use for speaking [it's not just quotes]. I'm not giving it 5 stars only because that should be reserved for classics.. Miller. said She said she liked it .. This book was a gift to a relative who said it was entertaining but did not elaborate, which is not much of a review, but that's all I can say,. Times of our lives according to Shakespeare Joseph W. Nichols I enjoy reading anything about Shakespeare's writing and this book arranged famous quotations according to the divisions of our lives--from childhood to old age. Rather clever idea for a book, I think.
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.”. “Browse the delightful Bardisms to find a fitting quote for any mood, moment, or occasion. 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. 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
A theater director noted for his productions of the plays of William Shakespeare, Barry EdeLstein has taught Shakespeare at the Juilliard school, the graduate acting program at NYU, the Public Theater's Shakespeare Lab, and in master classes around the United States and abroad. Edelstein lives in Brooklyn, New York.. The list of actors he has directed includes Anne Hathaway, Hwyneth Paltrow, John Turturro, Kevin K