tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post9078563372255019843..comments2024-03-28T05:11:15.109-04:00Comments on Avid Reader's Musings: Shakespeare and The Merry Wives of WindsorMelissa (Avid Reader)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-18907554882503581312011-09-19T15:22:49.172-04:002011-09-19T15:22:49.172-04:00April - I love 10 Things I Hate About You, such a ...April - I love 10 Things I Hate About You, such a great movie!<br /><br />Mumsy - Ha, at least we're of the same opinion! I was trying to describe the plot of Twelfth Night the other day and realized how ridiculous it sounds. It is so good though!<br /><br />Lindy - Shakespeare gets a bad rap as being "boring" or "difficult" but he is so funny! I wish more people understood that.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-44186867509379459192011-09-16T15:34:05.500-04:002011-09-16T15:34:05.500-04:00It is great to read this post and see how much you...It is great to read this post and see how much you appreciate Shakespeare. I think more people would do so if they were taught to enjoy his work by good teachers.LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-28931372456743338962011-09-16T13:41:55.724-04:002011-09-16T13:41:55.724-04:00Whoops! Didn't see your comment! So you are ...Whoops! Didn't see your comment! So you are not wrong about ANYTHING! What an excellent day to be you!Mumsynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-60803234963278197762011-09-16T13:40:41.294-04:002011-09-16T13:40:41.294-04:00O Melissa, you are right about Shakespeare but wro...O Melissa, you are right about Shakespeare but wrong about the best comedy, which is OBVIOUSLY Twelfth Night. Twelfth Night is pure awesome goodness with laughsauce on top.Mumsynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-13353476092676845062011-09-15T19:02:07.416-04:002011-09-15T19:02:07.416-04:00I totally suck at Shakespeare and only ever read t...I totally suck at Shakespeare and only ever read the ones required for school, with the aid of Sparknotes, but I think I'd like to try his plays. Like, I love the adaptations of Taming Of The Shrew that I've seen, namely Ten Things I Hate About You. Good tip about seeing the play first then reading it. Also, will have to try Much Ado About Nothing.<br /><br />And you know, the plot of The Merry Wives Of Windsor sounds ridiculous and awesome.April BooksAndWinehttp://www.goodbooksandgoodwine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-81575270877174893632011-09-15T16:19:12.189-04:002011-09-15T16:19:12.189-04:00I love Much Ado, the verbal sparring is just so gr...I love Much Ado, the verbal sparring is just so great. I think Twelfth Night is probably my favorite comedy. I'm with you on the Histories. I struggle to get into those.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-83529492510375588412011-09-15T15:26:56.859-04:002011-09-15T15:26:56.859-04:00Which is your favorite of the comedies? I always l...Which is your favorite of the comedies? I always loved TAMING OF THE SHREW and MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, though I haven't read Merry Wives. <br />I was never a fan of his historical plays - the Henry's or the Richard's - but there is definitely something to be said about his comedies!Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.com