
A Motley Jest - SHAKESPEAREAN DIVERSIONS
Step into a world where the familiar voices of Shakespeare’s stage echo in fresh, mischievous verses. This lively volume revives beloved characters—Caliban, Trinculo, Stephano, Ariel, Miranda, and Ferdinand—in scenes that feel at once timeless and delightfully unexpected. The author weaves witty banter and lyrical interludes, inviting listeners to hear the Bard’s world through a playful, modern imagination.
Beyond the inventive “Shakespearean Fantasy,” the collection presents a newly imagined Sixth Act for The Merchant of Venice, offering a tantalizing glimpse of how the story might have unfolded. The writing captures the rhythm and poetry of the original plays while adding a light‑hearted twist that feels both respectful and inventive. Ideal for fans who love classic drama and enjoy clever reinterpretations, the book offers a brief, engaging escape into a realm where Shakespeare’s characters linger a little longer.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (59K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Boston: Sherman, French & Company, 1909.
Credits
Carol Brown, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)emails: add dp-post@pgdp.net
Release date
2023-12-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1855–1919
An American editor, critic, and literary guide, he helped readers discover poets and authors through handbooks, dictionaries, and story collections. His work is a window into how late 19th-century readers explored literature.
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