Classic Literature

[SassyGal]

Originally Posted by SherlockJr

As for Shakespeare, in high school we read Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, and Macbeth. While I hated R&J at first, finding it annoying and cliche, as time has passed I find the writing of the play to be extremely beautiful and moving. Also, I see the story in a somewhat more allegorical light than I did before. After reading Macbeth, I became interested in the Bard, and have since read a few of his other works on my own time. So far, my fave's Hamlet.

Hamlet is my favorite too. I didn't like Macbeth when we read it in high school, but when I read it later in life, I found it much more engaging. I'm not a fan of reading his comedies though. They're more enjoyable to see because some of the humor is lost in just reading it.