#20Days20Books 9/20
I'm just going to put this out there. I dislike Shakespeare and having to study this book in school solidified my opinion on that. (which will eternally disappoint my mother lol)
@homebird Yes, he did come up with some great insults. A friend took me to see the Merry Wives of Windsor at the open-air theatre in Regent's Park (better but not my thing still) and my Mum took me to see some Chaucer (lol just very rude). I guess I'm just not into the standard literature.
@Mauve_matelot @homebird I did well in English Language but was ungraded in English Literature (I hated it and my teacher) lol (yes I read a lot and yes I do review books honest)
@Mandypar @Mauve_matelot The right or the wrong teacher makes a world of difference! I was like that in Maths. Bad teacher who hated me because I was of "a religion". I didn't do well. Then I went to night class - different teacher, and I aced it!
@Mandypar The history plays are really dry and not very interesting. Forcing children to study them simply isn't helpful.
I think A Midsummer Night's Eve is a far better place for young people to begin. Faeries! Magic! Silliness!
Even then, have them watch the movie or something. They're plays, not books. Mot everyone will like it, but we should at least give them a fighting chance 🤣
@MelissaHDavis @stueytheround @Mandypar
Shakespeare is meant to be seen and/or performed. The joy is in bringing the play to life.
I have to say, though, my all time favorite exchange is from Henry IV:
Glendower:
I can call the spirits from the vasty deep.
Hotspur:
Why, so can I, or so can any man;
But will they come, when you do call for them?
@Mandypar Wasn't one of my faves, it has to e said. But I did like a lot of Shakespeare. He had a wonderful turn of phrase, and came up with some great insults!! 😂