Shakespeare's flame is infectious. An olympic torch, for us all, to
be enlightened, words which share the shadow and light of
humanity's hues. - LionHeart, artist, poet and BBC Radio London
presenter Shakespeare had an ear and hand that was able to capture
our everyday thoughts and emotions, pin them to a page, and express
them so well that still today they can make us feel stunned to be
seen. 'Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.' 'Make
not your thoughts your prisons.' 'Wisely and slow. They stumble
that run fast.' 'And I have heard it said, unbidden guests are
often welcomest when they're gone.' With a quote for every day of
the year, this beautiful book gathers the finest lines from the
lesser-known corners of Shakespeare's plays and poems. While you
may not be familiar with these 400-year-old phrases, you will be
surprised by the immediate, easy resonance they have with modern
day-to-day life and, hopefully, inspired to learn a few quotes, say
them out loud, and drop them into conversation. Each page bears a
gift of Shakespearean delight - around which lies a treasure trove
of trivia, miscellaneous fact, and opportunities for reflection.
The Crystals - son and father - draw attention to points of daily
life, literary, linguistic, and theatrical interest through their
entertaining commentary. They offer notes of context for anyone who
wants to know who originally said the words, in which play, and
why. And finally, the authors provide three indexes, allowing
readers to help find the right quote for a task, or to follow-up on
a quote's original source. Shakespeare's words are a mirror for us
to peer into, to see if any part of ourselves, familiar or strange,
is visible. Each day as you read his lines, you'll get glimpses of
loves you've known, jealousies you've felt, relationships you've
had, and situations you've encountered that bring a smile - or a
wince - of familiarity. Everyday Shakespeare shares the simple
lines that encapsulate the wondrous complexity of life, and the
enduring appeal of the Bard. Shakespeare was not of an age, but for
all time. - Ben Jonson
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