2007-02-26 00:02:12 · 2 answers · asked by adrian h 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Yes, the basic tales of greed, cupidity, avarice, lust for power, compassion, misintent resonate just as clear today as they did 400+ years ago
2007-02-26 01:28:12 · answer #1 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shakespeare is dead, so he can't really be our contemporary. A contemporary is someone or something that exists at the same time we do. if you mean does his work have contemporary relevance, then yes - the language he uses is a b-i-t-c-h to understand sometimes, but if you go and see a production of one of his plays that has been translated into modern English you'll find the jokes and puns brilliant, and the amount of utter filth incredible. his work was 'for the people', i.e. to appeal to everyone, so the humour is often pretty base. You wouldn't get away with most of it these days. Seriously if you can find a modern production, go and see it. You'll like it.
2007-02-26 08:42:45 · answer #2 · answered by Hypergluco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋