I recently went to see the play " Romeo and Juliet", but, as much as i liked the story i had trouble understanding it. So i went and got a book that gives the origional text along with a modern translation. It's been 1 and a half days and I am almost finished! I love it, it's a beautiful love story, but as I said it's almost over. If you are familiar with his works, can you recommened another one of his stories for me to read, preferably another on of his plays that is like this one. If you can plese write the one(s) you would recommend and why.
thank you ~ voiceangel17
2007-07-01 06:25:12 · 10 answers · asked by voiceangel17 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Wow. Good for you. It's indeed an amazing story, and taking the step you did will allow you to enjoy more.
What a great start. Here's what I recommend next:
1. Hamlet -- The prince of Denmark's father is killed, and his mother marries the king's brother! What the heck is going on. Is the prince next to be killed? This is an extremely quotable play too. You'll hear lots of references to this play in modern language. (tragedy)
2. Much Ado about Nothing -- Love, family involvement and what else can go wrong? (comedy)
3. MacBeth -- Murder, magic and mistaken identity (tragedy)
4. A Midsummer Night's Dream -- lovers, actors, fairies, royalty. Lots of action, and very delightful.
Some others worth noting if you get through the above:
Othello -- story of a moor who is tricked by his friends that his wife is disloyal to him. (tragedy)
Julius Caesar -- political intrigue, and murder (tragedy)
Henry the IV & V -- history, war and love
Taming of the Shrew --- wickedly witty cat fighting between a married couple and a bet
The Tempest -- Revenge, love, separation, reunification, departure. (perhaps my personal favorite).
Don't forget there are some really good movies where the language is true. Look on IMDB for some. There are various Romeo and Juliet movies. Now that you've read the play, you'll SEE and EXPERIENCE it differently. There are also a number of Hamlet interpretations on film too (I'm not a fan of the Mel Gibson Hamlet).
There are also some movies and plays that have drawn seriously from Shakespeare but have taken some liberties. There's an amazing Lear that takes place in the WWII era. There's a really good Othello too.
Rent some movies too. Keep your play nearby. Sometimes hearing a good recitation really helps to understand it.
Wonderful!
2007-07-01 07:48:37 · answer #1 · answered by Shanna S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Midsummer Night's Dream is probably the best. It was written about the same time as R & J, and actually shares a lot of the same themes, even though it's a very funny comedy.
Some other good choices include Twelfth Night, As You Like It, Julius Caesar, and Macbeth.
2007-07-01 13:56:02 · answer #2 · answered by A M Frantz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Macbeth and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
2007-07-01 13:27:30 · answer #3 · answered by victoria 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try A Midsummers Nights Dream if you liked R & J - another lovely one. They are all great - but sometimes hard going!
Have a read of Chaucers Canterbury Tales as well - well worth the effort.
2007-07-01 13:28:12 · answer #4 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Twelfth Night; it's quite easy to follow and Midsummer Night's Dream.
Polly
2007-07-01 13:31:14 · answer #5 · answered by pollyanna 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should read A Midsummer Night's Dream it totally rocked!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Midsummer_Night's_Dream
If you wanna know about him here is a link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Shakespeare
2007-07-01 13:30:20 · answer #6 · answered by ALt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Othello is a similar play of his I think you might enjoy.
2007-07-01 13:28:38 · answer #7 · answered by shmux 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Macbeth and A Midsummer Night's Dream. it is the bomb!! i loved it!!! :-)
2007-07-01 13:29:00 · answer #8 · answered by kelsey 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The taminjg of the shrew, it is soooo good!!!
2007-07-01 13:38:53 · answer #9 · answered by Tea Crazed Person. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
king lear is amazing
2007-07-01 13:28:19 · answer #10 · answered by fisheyes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋