Shakespeares Little Book of Wisdom
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Shakespeares Little Book of Wisdom
By (Author) Steve King
HarperCollins Publishers
William Collins
23rd May 2016
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Literary studies: c 1600 to c 1800
Self-help, personal development and practical advice
822.33
Physical Properties
Paperback
400
Width 128mm, Height 108mm, Spine 28mm
280g
Description
Shakespeares 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 Shakespeares 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.
Shakespeares Little Book of Wisdom offers quotes of wit and wisdom from the worlds 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
Author Bio
Steve King is a playwright and drama editor. His plays include Incident, Yellow Lines, The Well-Made Life and, most recently, a version of Hristo Boytchev's The Titanic Orchestra.
