I have recently started to read them and am in love with his writing! I have found that of the few that I have read so far, though, there are certain ones that I find more entertaining than others. Which ones are your favorite? Why? Are there any that you especially reccommend, that I should read first?
Thanks so much!
2007-10-06 12:00:48 · 11 answers · asked by blueberries741 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
All of Shakespeare is excellent, but I favor the tragedies and the historical plays
First - King Lear. Shakespeare at the height of his powers.
Hamlet - a close second. An amazing psychological study - before the "science" of psychology was invented.
Othello - a powerful depiction of envy, arrogance and love gone awry
Romeo and Juliet - the heart-rending story of two star-crossed young lovers
Macbeth - The lust for power makes the end justify the means
The Historical Plays:
1. Richard II
2. Henry IV, part 1
3. Henry IV, part 2
and what the heck, let's throw in some comedy:
The Tempest
A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Merchant of Venice
Choosing just some of his plays is VERY tough; they are all so darn GOOD. The man could look into the heart and mind of humankind as few, if any, others, before or since.
2007-10-06 12:11:17 · answer #1 · answered by johnslat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like them all, but I find that I wind up reading The Winter's Tale a lot. Mostly because of the theme about timing being a key component in even the best of things. Of course, you should try Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Othello, MacBeth, King Lear and Romeo And Juliet because these are the most commonly read.
2007-10-06 12:06:46 · answer #2 · answered by swimeveryday 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love Macbeth, too. Also, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Hamlet, The Commedy of Errors, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Othello and The Merchant of Venice.
2016-05-17 21:33:40 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really loved Romeo and Juliet, and I also liked A Midsummer Night's Dream. Midsummer Night's dream is really funny, I've read it like a MILLION times and it STILL cracks me up! Romeo is actually really funny, too, though most wouldn't think so. I just think it's funny because they're both so dumb, however it is still very sad. If you read Julius Caesar, it is also very sad, but it's worth it! I love William Shakespeare! Read on! And I hope you find what you're looking for!
2007-10-06 12:29:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd have to say Hamlet because it is the first live stage performance of any of his plays that I was exposed to. I was young (couldn't even drive yet!) and seeing a live performance got me hooked on Shakespeare. Experiencing the plays on stage really lets you see what a genius he was and is really the way his work was meant to be presented.
If you love to read his plays, I highly recommend you catch a live performance. You'll be all the richer for it.
2007-10-07 01:34:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Julius Caesar, Merchant Of Venice.
2007-10-06 12:18:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hamlet, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, anything other than romeo and juliet.
Cheerios.
2007-10-06 12:03:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My favourite is "The Tempest", for sheer beauty of language and power of plot and character.
"A Midsummer Night's Dream" is also wonderful, and a popular starting point because it's the original romantic comedy.
"As You Like It" is, I think, a sparkling comedy, with a cross-dressing theme which may strike a chord with a modern audience.
2007-10-06 14:13:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hamlet is definitely at least one of the top three best plays of Shakespeare.
2007-10-06 13:06:05 · answer #9 · answered by VenusInPearls 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taming of the Shrew
Much Ado about Nothing
2007-10-06 15:10:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋