Barry Edelstein — Bardisms: Shakespeare For All Occasions

Harper Perennial 2010 Paperback 274 Looking for an ideal toast, quip, or remark for that special occasion—or the perfect pithy comment to enliven an everyday conversation? Ask Shakespeare! A wedding vow—"To you I give myself, for I am yours" (As You Like It) A birthday greeting—to me, fair fried, you can never be old. (Sonnet 104) Party time!—"Let's mock the midnight bell. " (Antony and Cleopatra) The plays and poetry of the Immortal Bard make up a vast repository of wit and wisdom, insight and passion. If there's an occasion that needs commemorating, chances are there are some lines from Shakespeare that will do the job right. Whether you want to "speak the speech" with verve and flair or craft an elegant toast, lecture, or missive, world-renowned Shakespearean director and teacher Barry Edelstein will help you find the perfect "Bardism" for any occasion. Crease to front cover; spine sunned. Good