Shakespeare - Writers Forum

gigi · 10-08-2006, 05:54 PM

I would just like to give props to W.S.

In having written some sonnets, I have to say - the guy must have been writing nonstop, day in and out his whole life, to produce the volumes of work he did. And in such a style!

Incredible.

Ilan Bouchard · 10-08-2006, 09:55 PM

Shakespeare sucks, man.

gigi · 10-08-2006, 11:35 PM

no YOU suck!

oh god i'm such a cut-up.

Ilan Bouchard · 10-09-2006, 12:17 AM

Seriously though, the man was genius. His sonnets were written over the course of his lifetime, so actually there aren't that many, but being able to write such plays in such periods of time is amazing.

Hodge · 10-09-2006, 12:18 AM

Well, he was constantly revising his plays as he went along. And some theorize that they were being revised well after his death until they were finally written down on something more permanent. Still, he was definitely a genius, even if his plays were only half as brilliant as he wrote them.

Ilan Bouchard · 10-09-2006, 07:52 AM

At that time the plays were performed, the audience members often interjected with the characters' monologues and speeches, so much of the plays involved ad-lib and improvisation. So the plays often strayed from or paraphrased the scripts, so I don't know how much it actually mattered (at the time, at least).

strangedaze · 10-09-2006, 10:27 AM

dont even get me started on willy. for the next week im comparing galleys from a new edition of troilus and cressida to its first quarto edition. my eyes bleed.

David Siudzinski · 11-22-2006, 09:16 AM

Shakespere IS a genius. Look at any of his plays and not only do you see compelling stories which we can relate to today, but you'll also see a greater overarching theme for each story (i.e.-Macbeth-the Fantastical world of witches and goblins, The Merchant of Venice-man's greed).

He's definatley worth reading.

Mike C · 11-23-2006, 04:50 AM

He's worth reading, but better watched - plays come alive when performed.

Fakespeare · 11-27-2006, 08:02 PM

I can officially call my self a Shakespeare fan (hence the nickname). I've read at least 10 plays, been in one (love's labours lost), and I own (and never take off) a bracelet with sonnet 116 on it.

The bard is a genius. His comedy, his plots, his wonderful dialogue.... *sighs in wonder*

Anyone who disrespects the bard deserves an Elizabethan punishment, if you ask me. Until you have a full and complete understanding of something, don't judge it negatively. Unless it's cauliflower. In that case, judge away.

Ilan Bouchard · 11-27-2006, 08:29 PM

I love you already.

Fakespeare · 11-27-2006, 09:05 PM

Anyone who has a refrence to shakespeare in their title deserves to be idolized. And a Bard avatar? [-o< *worships* (By the way, are you really a lucid dreamer, as your profile suggusts? 'cause I am.)

So, what's everyone's favorite play?

I'm pretty keen on Much Ado, myself. Although, I still love Love's Labours Lost, having seen/heard/read/rehearsed it so freaking many times. It's a classic.

Dooga Aetrus Blackrazor · 11-27-2006, 09:17 PM

I've only read 6 of his plays. You've read 10. I'm just not cool anymore.

Fakespeare · 11-27-2006, 09:19 PM

Don't worry about it. Not everyone's as nerdilicous as me. Not everyone's trying to get a Shakespeare club started up at their school. Not everyone takes classes with the Atlanta Shakepeare Festival.

Only supernerds like me!

Which ones have ya read?

Ilan Bouchard · 11-27-2006, 09:59 PM

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So, what's everyone's favorite play?

I'm quite a fan of Othello. I love and relate to every character and it's full of clever wordplay. And it's one of Shakespeare's few plays that actually has a semi-believable plot.