[Newspoetry] February Newsletter ~ Valentines Day Specials ~ Shakespeare and Poetry

[Scott Rettberg]

February 2002 Newsletter
www.readtheunknown.com
Shakespeare, Poetry, and Valentine's Day
Vol. 1 ­ William Shakespeare ­ Books and Facts
Vol. 2 ­ Make History for Your Valentine!
Vol. 3 ­ New Arrivals - You're the First To Know!!
Vol. 4 ­ Poetry Today - Meet your Poet LaureateŠ
Vol. 5 ­ Happenings Around Here
Vol. 6 ­ Quote of the Month!

Volume 1 ­ William Shakespeare ­ Some things you never knew.

Bill Shakespeare was a friend of mine guy could drink you under the table.
Liked to do flaming shots.

Bill Shakespeare was always stealing things from the other writers at the
bar. Improving them, he called it. Nobody really minded, everybody stole
each other's writing. Trouble is, Bill would steal your pen and paper as
well. That really pissed people off.

Bill wasn't a prima donna, but Ben Jonson of all people called him that
behind his back.

Bill Shakespeare hated the bearpits, barbaric he called them.

Cleopatra was based on a girl named Beth that Bill had a thing with when was
17.

Bill Shakespeare picked his nose during rehearsals. Often.

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Volume 2 ­ Make History for your Valentine!

Make History for your Valentine! View our catalogue of historical pop-up
dioramas for that special someone (yourself included) in your life! There
are some sweetheart deals on scenes ranging from the invasion at Normandy to
the Bay of Pigs. Starting at only $25! Be original and give a mushroom cloud
over Nagasaki to your Sweetheart! Our books are more thought provoking than
flowers, last longer, and won't sabotage anyone's New Year's resolution to
diet.

We have great gift ideas for Him and for Herstory!
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Volume 3 ­ New Arrivals - You're the First to Know!!

Save the Date!!! February 15, 2002
We are pleased to announce the arrival of a parasitic, highly thermal
species related to the locust in swarms by midmonth. The moon will blacken
and the snow will melt. You'll want to remain indoors.
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Volume 4 ­ Poetry Today, Meet Your Poet LaureateŠ

Poetry has been a human passion as long as man has had language. The ability
to capture emotions and put them into words is an art. Dirk Stratton,
America's poet laureate is taking a new approach to rekindling interest in
Ronald Johnson.  Read more at www.unknownhypertext.com
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Volume 5 ­ Happenings Around Here

The Unknown has been in the news again. Learn why at www.fbi.gov

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Volume 6 ­ Quote of the Month!
³Ug-gah-gug² ­ George Bush

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