Shakespeare's Guide to Living the Good Life (Paperback)

Paperback. 'Virtue is bold, and goodness never fearful.' Measure for Measure, act 3, scene 1Shakespeares 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 bards remedy for these troubles was to offer respite and inspiration to his audience through his writing.In this book, author Kim Bradley teases out the inspirational messages in Shakespeares works. Every chapter is a journey through one of his most notable plays, each with actionable life lessons to be learned from his writing. Explore the power of acts of service with Twelfth Night, or the joy of forgiveness with The Tempest. From the importance of hospitality to the benefits of communing with nature, Shakespeares wise instruction can help you master the art of living.Yes, there is sickness, death, conflict, and division in todays world', Bradley writes. 'More important, however, there are sunrises, starry skies, friendships, and love. Shakespeare invites us to enjoy the latter while remembering the former and shows how balancing an appreciation for both is key to living the good life.' Shakespeares 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 a Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…