This is a playful book that is tailor-made for readers who want an unstuffy, unpretentious way of enjoying Shakespeare’s extraordinary words and imagery. The book demonstrates in a very practical way that Shakespeare, with his richness of language and psychological insight, is surprisingly adaptable to modern times. Writing in a breezy and humorous style, the author presents nearly 150 scenarios that depict modern life – from working for an odious boss to vacationing in an island paradise, from romancing till dawn to picking up after the kids. But now, rather than reacting to these experiences with trite expressions, the reader has a treasure-trove of over four hundred Shakespearean quotations to enrich these moments in amusing, poignant, even sublime ways. Accompanying every quotation in the book is an “everyday English” translation, a remarkable feature that makes it incredibly easy to understand and select the right quotation to fit the circumstance. In addition, a detailed table of contents and a comprehensive index enable readers to readily match scenarios and quotations with their personal life experiences. The book concludes with a tour de force entitled “Fifty Ways To Love Your Shakespeare,” which leaves readers thoroughly convinced that, rather than putting Shakespeare on a pedestal, they need to start putting him where he belongs – on the tip of their tongues.
The Bard Lives on in Everyday Life The Bard is alive and well in this thoroughly delightful book. I have not only acquired many wonderful quotes from the works of Shakespeare, but have also learned the wisdom which lies behind these quotes. In a word, Mike Denomme’s book is enriching.
Shakespeare can be fun, and relevant! If you have a deathly fear of couplets, but think Shakespeare must have had a few “neat” ideas, look no further for a fun, informative, and insightful look into the man of words’ world. This book lets you romp through hundreds of situations and find out what the old dude might have said, and to borrow his words without paying for them! It’s fun to just wander through at random, and see what you find. Any weird, unusual words are explained with patience and good humor by the author. He…
Delightful, Amusing, and Educative. “How to Quote Shakespeare in Everyday Life” is truly delightful! It makes the archaic, 400 year old language accessible to the modern reader, and it does so in such an enjoyable way by juxtaposing modern English phrases ( placed in the context of common situations) with the elegant, beautiful words of the Bard. What a perfect read for both those familiar with Shakespeare and for those with no experience, and perhaps intimidated or put off by the complexities of the language. The author…