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Apr 27, 2023 · Let's talk about the infamous Bard. *** 1:11 Types of Shakespeare plays 5:35 What edition to start with 7:48 How to read Shakespeare - tips https://www.folger.edu/explore/shakes... ***...
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May 20, 2020 · Trying to read (and understand) the work of William Shakespeare can be intense, so I made this whistle-stop tour of his sonnets and plays, with an introduction about how they're written and...
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Jan 22, 2023 · Reading Shakespeare is always a little intimidating, especially if it's your first dive into a play.But with a few easy to implement tips and tricks, you can...
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Short answer: you should read the play before seeing it. Longer, self-promoting answer. Personally, I read the play before and after watching it, and I'll watch different versions of each play. I find that reading primes you to pick up the subtleties while watching.
Youtube videos on how to read shakespeare should be more than sufficient. A great play to start with is Midsummer Night's Dream. Funny, magical, and short enough.
You could use the play to spark interest and then read the play after you see it to catch what you missed and reflect on the text. Or you could read the play before you see it and it will come alive when you see it, and you'll be prepared to some degree.
Jul 7, 2020 · In the video, I discuss the merits of reading Shakespeare: According to Ian Doescher’s order; According my recommended order; According to the First Folio order; We’ll also talk about everything from how to read the plays to the best edition of Shakespeare’s works (the Arden editions). And I pull apart the chronological argument.
