Author: Max Morris Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1510715835 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 158
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“Better a witty fool, than a foolish wit,” said the world’s greatest and most preeminent English writer of all time, William Shakespeare. Have you ever wanted to quote the most quoted writer in the English language? Deliver the most inventive and debasing Shakespearean insult (“Would thou wert clean enough to spit upon!”)? Recite titillating love poetry like a modern-day Romeo to his (or her) Juliet? Or commit a learned wisdom about life’s woes to memory? The Smart Words and Wicked Wit of William Shakespeare is the perfect pocket book to carry around in your arsenal. Laugh, cry, rage, and muse along with beloved (or not so beloved) Shakespeare characters like Hamlet, Lady Macbeth, King Lear, and Cleopatra on the topics of love, art, beauty—as well as life’s most irreverently relevant insights. Full of savvy wisdoms from works such as Twelfth Night, Othello, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, As You Like It, and many others, this inspiring collection compiles the wisest and wittiest Shakespearean quotations that speak of the writer’s enduring legacy—even in contemporary pop culture.
Author: William Shakespeare Publisher: ISBN: 9781510747005 Category : Languages : en Pages : 156
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This book is the perfect pocket-book to carry around in your arsenal. Laugh, cry, rage and muse along with beloved (or not so beloved) Shakespeare characters like Hamlet, Lady Macbeth, King Lear, and Cleopatra on the topic of love, art, beauty as well as life's most irreverently relevant insights. This inspiring collection compiles the wisest and wittiest Shakespearean quotations that speak of the writer's enduring legacy even in contemporary pop culture.
Author: Max Morris Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1510715851 Category : Humor Languages : en Pages : 160
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“For myself I am an optimist,” said legendary British politician Winston Churchill. “It does not seem to be much use being anything else.” Have you ever wanted to deliver the ultimate Churchillian wisecrack? Give sound advice to a peer on how to deal with life’s problems? Or contribute to a heated discussion on international politics? The Smart Words and Wicked Wit of Winston Churchill is the perfect pocket book to carry around in your arsenal as you laugh at Churchill’s devious brand of smarts and learn from his political and humanist outlook on life during the turmoil of the Second World War. Discover what he had to say about domestic politics, war and peace, power, struggles and strife, education, philosophy, and some of the biggest names of his time, including himself. Beautifully designed and curated, this entertaining collection compiles the wisest and wittiest Churchill quotations that speak of the politician’s enduring legacy in contemporary pop culture. Full of savvy and wisdoms, The Smart Words and Wicked Wit of Winston Churchill is sure to delight devoted fans of history and casual readers alike.
Author: William Shakespeare Publisher: Gramercy ISBN: 9780517229378 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool. –Touchstone,As You Like It Messenger: I see, lady, the gentleman is not in your books. Beatrice: No, an he were, I would burn my study –Much Ado About Nothing ’Tis an ill cook that cannot lick his own fingers. –Second Servant,Romeo and Juliet All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances. –Jacques,As You Like It Lord, what fools these mortals be! –Puck,A Midsummer Night’s Dream Men of few words are the best men. –Boy,King Henry IV From one of the finest writers in history comes this superb collection of quotes, excerpts, and passages. THE WICKED WIT OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE is full of deliciously wicked quips and banter, embracing not just humor and comedy, but also great tragic speeches whose wit lies in the genius of their language. Known throughout the world and translated into innumerable languages, Shakespeare’s plays are as eloquent and relevant today as they were when they were written more than four hundred years ago. With his unrivalled ability for the dramatist’s art, his mastery of language, the wisdom of his philosophy, and his superlative understanding of human nature, Shakespeare has fired the imaginations of millions–poets, painters, novelists, dramatists, composers, choreographers, and film-makers–and continues to do so. THE WICKED WIT OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE begins with a detailed introduction to Shakespeare’s life and works, and includes notes on the entries within. The quotes are divided into sections such as Drink and Food; Learning, Wisdom, and Wit; Insults and Abuse; Poverty and Riches; and Men, Women, Love, and Marriage. At the end of the book is a list of Shakespeare’s works. Funny, poignant, witty, and wise, the quotes and passages included in this book will bring a smile to those who love Shakespeare’s works, as well as anyone who is interested in exploring them for the first time.
Author: Max Morris (Publisher) Publisher: ISBN: 9781510747012 Category : Prime ministers Languages : en Pages : 158
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"For myself I am an optimist, said legendary British politician Winston Churchill. It does not seem to be much use being anything else. Have you ever wanted to deliver the ultimate Churchillian wisecrack? Give sound advice to a peer on how to deal with life's problems? Or contribute to a heated discussion on international politics? The Smart Words and Wicked Wit of Winston Churchill is the perfect pocket book to carry around in your arsenal as you laugh at Churchill s devious brand of smarts and learn from his political and humanist outlook on life during the turmoil of the Second World War. Discover what he had to say about domestic politics, war and peace, power, struggles and strife, education, philosophy, and some of the biggest names of his time, including himself. Beautifully designed and curated, this entertaining collection compiles the wisest and wittiest Churchill quotations that speak of the politician's enduring legacy in contemporary pop culture. Full of savvy and wisdoms, The Smart Words and Wicked Wit of Winston Churchill is sure to delight devoted fans of history and casual readers alike." --Publisher description.
Author: Max Morris Publisher: ISBN: 9781849538558 Category : English wit and humor Languages : en Pages : 0
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'There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.' Hamlet This entertaining collection gathers together William Shakespeare's wisest and wittiest quotations. The Wit and Wisdom of William Shakespeare proves that brevity is the soul of wit and is sure to delight all lovers of the Bard's uniquely perceptive and influential works.
Author: Jeff McQuain Publisher: ISBN: Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 296
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A dictionary of terms that were first coined in William Shakespeare's plays. Each entry explains the source of the word, how the word is used throughout history, and where each word appears in Shakespeare's works.
Author: William Shakespeare Publisher: A&C Black ISBN: 1408143771 Category : Drama Languages : en Pages : 410
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Who said " Neither a lender nor a borrower be"? Who are the star-crossed lovers? Which Shakespearean lady protests "too much"? If you have ever been stuck trying to identify a Shakespearean quote then this is the book for you! With over 3,000 quotes from single lines to quite long extracts, organized by topic and by play, this is an essential book for anyone with an interest in Shakespeare. The key word index makes it easy to use and it also includes a glossary of unfamiliar terms and a brief biography of Shakespeare. The Dictionary is easy to dip into by word or theme (love, greed, disease, war etc) or by play, and the indexes allow readers to track down a half-remembered quote easily. An ideal companion for all students, teachers or performers of Shakespeare, this Dictionary is a useful and entertaining reference work.
Author: Max Morris
Author: William Shakespeare
Author: Max Morris
Author: William Shakespeare
Author: Max Morris (Publisher)
Author: Max Morris
Author: William Shakespeare
Author: Jeff McQuain
Author: William Shakespeare
Author: William Shakespeare