The hand that penned the loveliest of sonnets was equally adept at scathing verbal abuse, ego-crushing personal appraisals, rapier-sharp ripostes, and pungent put-downs. This uproarious calendar presents 313 brief but blistering excerpts from Shakespeare’s plays (each Saturday and Sunday share a page and an excerpt), with citations including act and scene; notes on who is insulting whom and why; and explanations of words no longer familiar. It’s a poultice for ill humor and a daily delight for anyone who loves ill humor well expressed. Also includes yearly grids for 2010 and 2011 and a page for notes. Published with the Library of Congress. 365-day padded tear-off calendar with plastic base. Size: 6 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. (box 7 x 6 in.). ISBN 978-0-7649-4745-2. L109$12.99 Sample Text for Shakespeare's InsultsLive loathed and long, Most smiling, smooth, detested parasites, Courteous destroyers, affable wolves, meek bears, You fools of fortune, trencher-friends, time’s flies, Cap-and-knee slaves, vapors, and minute-jacks! Of man and beast the infinite malady Crust you quite o’er. —The Life of Timon of Athens 3.6.90–96 time’s flies fair-weather insects vapors creatures without substance minute-jacks time-servers the infinite . . . o’er every possible disease cover you wholly with scabs Timon to his “friends,” who have refused to help him in his time of monetary need, even though he has given them all money and gifts in the past All of our pictures enlarge; click on any picture for a closer look. Text & images protected by copyright. Join for Our Monthly E-mail Newsletter Private list, unsubscribe any time. View e-mail archive Home | Customer Service Center | Ordering Information