I would like to read more shakespeare. I have already read Romeo and Juliet and Julius Ceasar. I liked Romeo and Juliet but I thought that Julius Ceasar was just OK.
2006-12-15 16:17:20 · 5 answers · asked by SilversC 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
Sounds like standard high school curriculum, so far. Other Shakespearean plays that frequently appear on high school curriculum are Hamlet, Taming of the Shrew, Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth and Othello. They all have their upsides. I would suggest you read Hamlet next. It is considered one of the greatest writings in the entire English language. Midsummer is probably the most notable Shakespearean comedy in today's world, quite different than Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet...
So I'd start with the plays I mentioned above, as they'll give you a great starting point. My favorite tragedy is Titus Andronicus. Great if your into serious gore and angst. Try Twelfth Night for a bittersweet romantic comedy. I also like Pericles, but it doesn't read that well... really something you have to see to enjoy.
Happy reading!
2006-12-18 08:18:47 · answer #1 · answered by Teflonn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd give myself a break from the tragedy and look at having a good laugh. My favourite comedy is 'Much Ado About Nothing.' The witty repartee is hilarious. Benedick and Beatrice griping at each other is a must read. If you want one that's easy to read in terms of simplistic language try 'Measure for Measure.' The plot is fantastic! Isabelle is a great character who has to face some difficult decisions. Meanwhile, corrupt and hypocritical leaders exploit those around them. Sounds much like the politians today!
The texts are available online here...
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/1126
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/1118
Happy reading!
2006-12-16 08:07:52 · answer #2 · answered by Rachael B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a good case to be made that Shakespeare's tragedies are his greatest works. Read Hamlet, King Lear, Macbeth, and Othello. If you want a good comedy, read Much Ado about Nothing, or the Merchant of Venice, or the Taming of the Shrew.
2006-12-16 00:39:06 · answer #3 · answered by Underground Man 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Macbeth. Plenty of atmosphere and emotion.
2006-12-16 07:40:49 · answer #4 · answered by survivor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for a change of pace, read his Sonnets...
2006-12-16 06:04:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋