Shakespeare's Little Book of Wisdom

Shakespeare's Little Book of Wisdom Plays, Poetry and Sonnets

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Publisher's Synopsis

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

Book information

ISBN: 9780007954858
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint: William Collins
Pub date:
DEWEY: 822.33
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 398
Weight: 288g
Height: 110mm
Width: 127mm
Spine width: 29mm