Quote by Ian Mcewan

I apologize for being obvious, but every time I watch the curtain come down on even a halfway decent production of a Shakespeare play I feel a little sorrowful that I'll never know the man, or any man of such warm intelligence.

I apologize for being obvious, but every time I watch the cu

Summary

The quote expresses the feeling of melancholy experienced when witnessing the end of a Shakespeare play. The speaker regrets not having had the opportunity to personally know the playwright or any individual possessing such profound intellect and perception. It highlights an admiration for Shakespeare's works and the sense of loss associated with never being able to connect with someone of similar exceptional qualities.

By Ian Mcewan

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