2006-06-06 04:08:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Translate it into what? It's already in English. Take your time reading through it and you'll figure out all the old language. It's not like reading dime store pulp, it's actual literature. It's supposed to take a little effort.
2006-06-06 04:12:42 · answer #1 · answered by zartsmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you're writing this in English, I don't know what language you want to translate the play into. Shakespeare WROTE in English. It doesn't need to be translated. If you mean you want to update the language, the best way to do it is to get a good annotated edition of the play and slog your way through it. I like the New Folgers Editions.
There is also a publishing company called "Shakespeare Made Simple" or words to that effect, which puts current English usage side-by-side with the original text. (BTW, contrary to what you may think or may have heard, Shakespeare wrote in MODERN English - ask your teacher)
2006-06-06 19:13:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sparknotes, Cliffnotes, etc give you the summary of the story. The play is the thing, though, you will never get a better version of the play than the play itself. Take some time to read it. An annotated version will help you. If you really let yourself hear the language, you will find out why Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time by many.
The title refers to the dreamlike state of the story that takes place one night in the middle of the summer.
2006-06-06 05:30:03 · answer #3 · answered by DramaGuy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some copies of Shakespeare's plays have a glossary in the back to tell the reader what many of the words mean, especially as they haven't been used in years. Perhaps you could also translate the idea of the speech rather than do it word for word, into a modern language.
2006-06-06 04:17:49 · answer #4 · answered by akl3d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Into what? It is in proper Renaissance English. I will grant certain words are out of use, and a glossary (many versions of Shakespeare have them) may be helpful. It is also useful to read the palys aloud. Sounds strange, but they are scripts for plays, and truly come alive when seen and heard. Put on Mendelsohn in the background, too.
2006-06-06 04:09:43 · answer #5 · answered by aboukir200 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a lot of patience
2006-06-06 04:44:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
add details please
2006-06-06 04:13:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋