{"product_id":"bardisms-shakespeare-for-all-occasions-isbn-9780061493522","title":"Bardisms: Shakespeare for All Occasions","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Browse the delightful Bardisms to find a fitting quote for any mood, moment, or occasion. But read it through to learn how to enjoy Shakespeare and bring more of his language into your daily life.” — Jacob Weisberg, Editor of \u003cem\u003eSlate\u003c\/em\u003e magazine and author of \u003cem\u003eBushisms\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A fantastic reference for anyone who loves Shakespeare!” — Steve Martin \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom renowned Shakespearean director Barry Edelstein comes \u003cem\u003eBardisms\u003c\/em\u003e: a straightforward, accessible guide to using Shakespeare’s wit and wisdom at special occasions of every type. Over the course of his career, Edelstein has directed more than half of Shakespeare’s plays, and he brings all his passion, insight, and years of study to \u003cem\u003eBardisms\u003c\/em\u003e. In the words of Adam Gopnik (\u003cem\u003eThrough the Children's Gate\u003c\/em\u003e), “Barry Edelstein knows more about Shakespeare, and in a less pedantic manner, than nearly anyone I know.” \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for an ideal toast, quip, or remark for that special occasion—or the perfect pithy comment to enliven an everyday conversation? Ask Shakespeare!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wedding vow—\"To you I give myself, for I am yours\" (\u003cem\u003eAs You Like It\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA birthday greeting—to me, fair fried, you can never be old. (Sonnet 104)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParty time!—\"Let's mock the midnight bell.\" (\u003cem\u003eAntony and Cleopatra\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“A fantastic reference for anyone who loves Shakespeare!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSteve Martin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Shakespeare always said it best, and after reading this accessible and insightful book, ‘I am sorry that with better heed and judgment I had not quoted him.’ (\u003ci\u003eHamlet\u003c\/i\u003e)” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKevin Kline\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“No Google search can discover all of what’s in this book, which is a cornucopia of the Bard’s wit and wisdom. Barry Edelstein’s book is pure pleasure, a reference book for every occasion, a substitute for a game of charades, and a teaching guide for life.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKen Auletta, author and New Yorker writer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eBardisms\u003c\/i\u003e is smart, accessible, and fun and could only have been crafted by someone as  passionate and knowledgeable as Barry Edelstein. It is the perfect book to help people put Shaksepeare, not up on some shelf, but in their everyday lives.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeorge C. Wolfe, writer\/director\/producer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Browse the delightful \u003ci\u003eBardisms\u003c\/i\u003e to find a fitting quote for any mood, moment, or occasion. But read it through to learn how to enjoy Shakespeare and bring more of his language into your daily life.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJacob Weisberg, Editor, Slate Magazine, author Bushisms\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Barry Edelstein’s passion for the Bard and sheer knowledge of his works is inspiring.  \u003ci\u003eBardisms\u003c\/i\u003e is an eloquent and enlightening book that allows everyone to feel like an expert on Shakespeare.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerica Ferrera\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Barry Edelstein knows more about Shakespeare, and in a less pedantic manner, than nearly anyone I know. Unfortunately, any words of praise I could give to \u003ci\u003eBardisms\u003c\/i\u003e are bound to be inadequate, since Shakespeare certainly would have found better ones. Fortunately, this book is here to help every reader find those better words, and on every occasion.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdam Gopnik, author of Through The Children's Gate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Perennial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887837049061,"sku":"NP9780061493522","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780061493522.jpg?v=1730227565","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/bardisms-shakespeare-for-all-occasions-isbn-9780061493522","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}