That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet.
These above lines are from Shakespeare’s play, ‘Romeo and Juliet’. In the
recent years people, particularly Genx have had a declining interest in works
of literature. Few authors have proven as timeless as William Shakespeare, Nearly four
centuries after his death, his plays are still performed around the world, and
he continues to inspire writers, filmmakers and other artists. Shakespeare was a genius; he worked as an actor and playwright, quickly gaining attention for his comedies and historical plays. He wrote 37 plays in all. The richness and complexity of Shakespeare’s writing make his plays rewarding to read as well as see and hear. His writing is full of figurative language and wordplay.
A timeless poet and playwright, his works are cherished and ought to be read by us. They give us meaningful insight of the Victorian era.
Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth, The tempest, The twelfth night, Romeo and Juliet and Taming of the shrew are all credible works of Shakespeare. There are many more his plays which deserve appreciation from our generation.
Go on; unleash the theatrical side of yourself.
