Tom Lulevitch

About the Author

Tom Lulevitch is a passionate Shakespeare enthusiast and wordsmith whose love for the Bard's timeless language has shaped his engaging literary explorations. With a background in theater and linguistics, he brings a fresh, infectious energy to the study of Elizabethan English, making the complexities of Shakespeare's lexicon accessible and delightful for modern readers. In his acclaimed work, Brush Up Your Shakespeare!: An Infectious Tour Through the Most Famous and Quotable Words and Phrases from the Bard, Lulevitch embarks on a lively journey through the playwright's most enduring quotes, uncovering their origins, influences, and cultural resonance. His writing demystifies the Bard's brilliance, inviting readers to appreciate the wit and wisdom that continue to echo through centuries of literature and everyday speech. Lulevitch resides in New York City, where he lectures on Renaissance drama and collects rare editions of Shakespeare's folios.