Everyday Shakespeare: Lines for Life
Ben Crystal, David Crystal
An absolutely joyous, gasp-out-loud achievement. – Stephen Fry
This audiobook edition of Everyday Shakespeare offers listeners a curated collection of resonant quotes from Shakespeare’s lesser-known plays and poems, providing a quote for every day of the year. Each quote is read in standard British English, followed by its original pronunciation (OP), which reveals the rhyming structures and phonetic characteristics of the 1600s. Narrated by David, Ben, and Hilary Crystal, this audio experience not only showcases Shakespeare’s reflections on human nature but also includes engaging commentary that provides context for each quote, presenting insights into daily life, literary significance, and theatrical relevance. Through these timeless lines, listeners can explore familiar emotions, relationships, and experiences, finding joy and inspiration in the Bard’s enduring words.