Shakespeare's Little Book of Wisdom

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Shakespeare's Little Book of Wisdom
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Steve King
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:400
Dimensions(mm): Height 108,Width 128
Category/GenreSelf-help and personal development
ISBN/Barcode 9780007954858
ClassificationsDewey:822.33
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint William Collins
Publication Date 7 April 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Shakespeare's 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 Shakespeare's 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. Shakespeare's Little Book of Wisdom offers quotes of wit and wisdom from the world's 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 Biography

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.