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Old 02-Nov-2007, 11:10
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hi, faracha

Could you tell us what exactly you are reading from Shakespeare?

Generally speaking, most of his dramas are not boring. The problem appears when we have to face his language. Indeed Shakespeare wrote in an old English version but if you find out for instance that thou= you, or hath = has, or thine =yours etc the list is a little bit long; then you will be able to understand him and not be bored. I always considered that before reading a book we should study the author's life, style, the period s/he lived etc as most of the times authors, when write a book, inspire from real life, the life when they lived. So, for instance, if you read Shakespeare, you can find out how the people of his times lived:their habbits, customs, interests etc

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Teacher: Have you read Shakespeare?
Student: No, who wrote it?


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