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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

William Shakespeare: Seeking Humour in Tragedy.

William Shakespeare, frequently considered as the greatest playwright and poet in the English language, grew in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, in 1564, he composed and created an amazing body of work that has left a lasting impact on literature and theatre arts. Shakespeare's poetry works, including sonnets and narrative poems, show his command of language, rich dedication, and profound understanding of the human condition. His plays, which include timeless masterpieces such as "Romeo and Juliet," "Hamlet," and "The Merchant of Venice," are still performed and discussed across the world. Shakespeare's impact lives on, even though the fact that he lived almost four centuries ago; his words keep connecting with readers and audiences from all countries and centuries. 


William Shakespeare.


Romeo and Juliet:

A pair of lovebirds from two different families who share mutual flames against the setting of Verona's contradiction, creating a tragic artwork of love and sadness chained by destiny.




You too, Brutus:

A piercing scream echoes over history's boundless sky. Betrayal's knife is fast and invisible. The Republic mourns as Caesar falls.




All the World's a Stage:

Shakespeare's perpetual philosophy on the human journey, describing how each life is but a performance in the great theatre of creation.




Hamlet:

A Danish prince, Covered by his father's ghost, Seeks vengeance, Falling into a storm of crazy behaviour, Betrayal, and spiritual analysis.




The Merchant of Venice:

Venice's humorous portrayal of love, friendship, and greed, influenced by prejudice and revenge, reveals the tragic consequences of Shylock's demand for flesh. 




"Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them." -William Shakespeare. 

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