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Shakespeare In Jest: A Humorous Look at the Bard

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Shakespeare in Jest (Spotlight on Shakespeare)

by Indira Ghose

5 out of 5

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William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest writer in the English language. His plays and poems have been translated into every major language and are performed and studied all over the world. But what if we took a closer look at Shakespeare's work and saw it through a humorous lens? That's exactly what Tomfoolery does in his new book, Shakespeare In Jest.

Shakespeare In Jest is a witty and insightful look at the Bard's life and work. With a keen eye for the absurd, Tomfoolery explores the many ways in which Shakespeare's plays have been interpreted, misquoted, and misunderstood over the centuries.

For example, did you know that the famous line "To be or not to be" is often misquoted as "To be or not to be, that is the question"? Or that the character of Hamlet is often played as a brooding, introspective young man, when in fact he is actually quite a witty and sarcastic character?

Tomfoolery also takes a close look at some of the more bizarre and outlandish productions of Shakespeare's plays. For example, there was a production of Hamlet in which the ghost of Hamlet's father was played by a giant puppet. And there was a production of Macbeth in which the witches were played by three drag queens.

Shakespeare In Jest is a must-read for anyone who loves Shakespeare or who simply enjoys a good laugh. With its sharp wit and keen insights, Shakespeare In Jest will change the way you think about the Bard forever.

Here are a few excerpts from the book:

"Shakespeare's plays are full of humor. But it's not always the kind of humor that we're used to today. Shakespeare's humor is often bawdy, satirical, and even cruel. But it's also very clever and witty."

"One of the things that makes Shakespeare's humor so unique is that it's often based on wordplay. Shakespeare loved to play with words, and he often used puns, double entendres, and other forms of wordplay to create humor."

"Shakespeare's humor is also often based on the absurdity of human behavior. Shakespeare loved to poke fun at the foibles of human nature, and he often used his plays to satirize the social and political conventions of his time."

If you're looking for a book that will make you laugh and think, then Shakespeare In Jest is the book for you. With its sharp wit and keen insights, Shakespeare In Jest will change the way you think about the Bard forever.

Shakespeare in Jest (Spotlight on Shakespeare)

by Indira Ghose

5 out of 5