It is a little known fact that Shakespeare was the greatest baseball writer the game has ever know. Here the words of the famous bard are offered as insight into the great American pastime. The depth of heartbreak at baseball's upsets, and the triumph of its victories will entertain voracious baseball buffs and Shakespeare fans alike. Here is David Goodnough's novel approach to both Shakespeare and baseball. Wonderfully illustrated; this book will be an appreciated gift!
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On Bill Buckner after the sixth game of the 1986 World Series: Had I but died an hour before this chance, I had liv'd a blessed time, for from this instant, There's nothing serious in mortality. All is but toys, renown and grace is dead. The wine of life is drawn, and the mere lees Is left this vault to brag of. Macbeth, II.iii
On a new bat: Why, this hits right. Timon of Athens, III.i
On a .200 hitter: Thou hast no eyes to see, But hatefully at random dost thou hit. Venus and Adonis, 11.939-40
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This review is from: Shakespeare on Baseball: Such Time-Beguiling Sport (Paperback)
This delightful book gives a rare glimpse into the mind of Shakespeare and how he might have interpreted our favorite national pastime. Filled with a plethora of pithy Shakespearean quotes, fans of baseball and the bard won't be able to resist this fabulous coupling of wit with hits. A pure home run!
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