![]() ![]() I can’t wait to ask more questions about his writing inspiration and his days as an antiquarian bookseller when I chat with Charlie -live and in person at Bookmarks NC! -on October 17. (Do you know about the conspiracy theories?) This literary mystery is set in the world of antiquarian book collecting, and the plot revolves around the true authorship of Shakespeare’s plays. Darcy Book Club Community, we’re revisiting Shakespeare by reading The Bookman’s Tale by Charlie Lovett. (1990’s teen rom-com Ten Things I Hate About You is a particular favorite). You don’t need to read all of Shakespeare’s plays in order to gain a new appreciation of his work these days I’m more inclined to soak in some Shakespeare through clever adaptations and retellings. Subsequent college discussions (in the sorority house!) of films based on R+J and Hamlet convinced me that the Bard’s worth is worth diving into. (When she attempted to tactfully explain the bawdy humor, the room full of young teens was SHOCKED.) Later, I truly enjoyed The Merchant of Venice. I’m fortunate that my first Shakespeare experience, Romeo and Juliet, was reasonably interesting in the hands of my 10th grade English teacher. Your relationship with William Shakespeare likely depends on your high school English class experience. ![]()
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