Books, family secrets, and scavenger hunts crash together in this debut novel and pull the reader into the world of Prospero Books for a wild ride. Miranda Brooks might be the main character but at the centre of this book is her recently deceased and estranged uncle, Billy. He has left his bookstore to... Continue Reading →
Young Adult Titles Inspired by Shakespeare (taken from the TBPL Teen Tumbler) Macbeth
Inspired by Macbeth Cooney, Caroline. Enter Three Witches Klein, Lisa. Lady Macbeth’s Daughter Pratchett, Terry. The Wyrd Sisters Reisert, Rebecca. The Third Witch
Shakespearean Inspired Art – The Classics
The imagery of Shakespeare's work has inspired other artists, especially painters since the plays were performed. The artists of the Victorian period, especially the group know as the "Pre-Raphaelites" were particularly taken with ideas of beauty and youth that mark the lovers in the plays. The elements of illusion, magic and the supernatural, as well... Continue Reading →
Rowan Atkinson and Hugh Laurie “Editing Hamlet”
I'm always surprised that Shakespeare is considered so serious and dull. His comedies are some of most bawdy and farcical works ever written, full of innuendo, gender flips and insults. The tragedies are moving; full of missed opportunities, miscommunication and the misinterpretations that lead inevitably to a tragic end. The histories are most somber, but... Continue Reading →
On Shakespeare by John Milton 1608-1674
What needs my Shakespeare for his honour’d Bones, The labour of an age in pilèd Stones, Or that his hallow’d reliques should be hid Under a stary pointing Pyramid? Dear son of Memory, great heir of Fame, What need’st thou such weak witnes of thy name? Thou in our wonder and astonishment Hast built thy... Continue Reading →
Sonnet Twenty -Nine By William Shakespeare, adapted by Rufus Wainwright
Sonnet 29 When, in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, I all alone beweep my outcast state, And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries, And look upon myself, and curse my fate, Wishing me like to one more rich in hope, Featur'd like him, like him with friends possess'd, Desiring this man's art and... Continue Reading →
April’s Poetry Month 2015 – A Celebration of Words
National Poetry Month is celebrating it's 17th anniversary in Canada, which started with a humble beginnings in 1998. It was established by the League of Canadian Poets (LCP), and brings together publishers, libraries, booksellers, schools, literary organizations and poets to celebrate and publicize poetry, language and Canadian culture. Each year a theme is chosen as... Continue Reading →
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