All the world’s a stage, and all the beings merely players, they have their exits and their entrances; and each in their time plays many parts.
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“Yes, there is sickness, death, conflict, and division in today’s world. But there are also sunrises, starry skies, families, friendships, laughter, and love. Shakespeare invites us to enjoy the latter while acknowledging the former and shows how balancing an appreciation for both is key to living the good life.”
~ Shakespeare’s Guide to Living the Good Life
Shakespeare’s plays and poems remain as beloved in the twenty-first century as they were in the sixteenth. For all the years between us, the world he inhabited was much like our own — afflicted by political turmoil, divisiveness, war, extreme weather, recurrent plagues, the fouling of natural resources on which everyone relied, and discrimination against people who were different. The bard’s remedy for these troubles was to offer respite and inspiration to his audience through his writing.
This book teases out the inspirational messages in Shakespeare’s works. Every chapter is a journey through his most notable plays, each with actionable life lessons to be learned from his writing. Explore the power of acts of service through Twelfth Night, or the gift of forgiveness with The Tempest. From the importance of hospitality to the benefits of communing with nature, Shakespeare’s wise instruction can help you master the art of living.