Y is for Yorick: A Slightly Irreverent Shakespearean ABC Book for Grown-Ups

Jennifer Adams
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The perfect gift for Shakespeare fans, Y Is for Yorick is full of witty references to the Bard's unforgettable plots and characters. Readers will love perusing the cheeky illustrations and reading such entries as "J is for Juliet. Juliet teaches all young girls that if you truly love someone, wholly and completely, it will be the death of you." Jennifer Adams works as a writer and editor in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is the author of Remarkably Notable Quotations on Jane Austen. Y Is for Yorick is her ninth book. A witty A to Z for Shakespeare lovers.
Genres: NonfictionHumorShakespeareBooks About BooksPlaysReferenceLiteratureAdult
128 Pages

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