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Mad about Shakespeare: Life Lessons from the Bard

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SKU: 9780008167493

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Explore life’s complexities with Shakespearean wisdom in Jonathan Bate’s “Mad About Shakespeare.” From love and loss to aging and war, Bate connects the Bard’s insights to modern challenges. Featuring actors like Judi Dench and writers like Sylvia Plath, discover how Shakespeare’s words offer solace and understanding in our own lives. ISBN: 9780008167493

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9780008167493
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publisher Imprint: William Collins
  • Height: 129 mm
  • No of Pages: 320
  • Spine Width: 26 mm
  • Weight: 284 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0008167494
  • Publisher Date: 08 Aug 2023
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Width: 199 mm

24 reviews for Mad about Shakespeare: Life Lessons from the Bard

  1. Janardan Singh Patel

    A wonderful book for Shakespeare lovers. Bate’s passion shines through. I especially appreciated the anecdotes about famous actors.

  2. Cyra Sumit

    Bate’s enthusiasm for Shakespeare is infectious. This book makes you want to re-read all of his plays.

  3. Ajesh S Nair

    I loved the stories about famous actors and their interpretations of Shakespeare.

  4. Aditi

    This book is good, but it didn’t really stick with me. I had trouble remembering it.

  5. Rohan Sachdeva

    I enjoyed the modern interpretations of Shakespeare’s work. A bit academic at times, but worth the effort.

  6. Akshita Singh

    I was hoping for something more profound. It’s a light read, but I did not find it particularly enlightening.

  7. Ayan Kumar Garg

    A great way to see Shakespeare’s wisdom applied to modern life. Well-written and thought-provoking. It is a true work of art.

  8. Krishn Sharan

    An enjoyable read, though not groundbreaking. Some parts were amazing and some parts were not.

  9. Rohan

    I expected more analysis. This book is more anecdotes than substance. Not terrible but not great.

  10. Rahul Gitte

    Not a bad book. It was interesting. Easy to read but I am not sure I learned anything from it.

  11. Vaishnavi

    An enjoyable read that connects Shakespeare to our lives. I’ve never thought about it. Highly recommended!

  12. Priyesh Kumar Singh

    A delightful read! Bate makes Shakespeare accessible and relevant. Some connections felt a bit stretched, but overall, insightful.

  13. Dharm Pal

    An engaging exploration of Shakespeare. It is quite brilliant. I feel like I better understand his work now.

  14. Vijaykaran Singh Rana

    I have mixed feelings. Parts were great, other parts were a slog. I would still recommend reading this.

  15. Divya Manwani

    Some interesting ideas, but the writing felt a bit dense at times. I found myself rereading paragraphs. I really enjoyed it though.

  16. Mohammed Farhan. M.k

    Bate’s book is an engaging journey through Shakespeare’s insights. I really enjoyed the author’s work.

  17. Yamini

    This book is amazing! It provides a new perspective on Shakespeare and life.

  18. Rachagorla Naveen Kumar

    A good starting point for Shakespeare. I will study his plays some more. Worth the read

  19. Mustaffa Sidiq Lone

    It made Shakespeare accessible. I’d recommend this to anyone who wants to learn more about Shakespeare.

  20. Aditi Sherawat

    Bate’s book is okay. I was hoping for more in-depth analysis of Shakespeare.

  21. Prateek Brahma

    Found this book insightful but slow in some places. The author shares a lot of information but not all of it is interesting.

  22. Malika Gupta

    A solid exploration of Shakespeare. Worth the read if you love Shakespeare!

  23. Pranav Chawla

    Thought-provoking and insightful. I would like to read other works by this author.

  24. Yash Jain

    Not what I expected. It meanders quite a bit. It has some interesting points though.

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