Where can I read Shakespeare for free?
Welcome to The Folger Shakespeare. Read the full texts of Shakespeare’s plays, sonnets, and poems for free from the Folger Shakespeare Library!
What is the best Shakespeare book to start with?
Today, Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare’s most studied and most performed plays. Originally published in 1597, the authorized quarto version appeared in 1599. Romeo and Juliet is certainly one of the best Shakespeare plays for beginners, and even better if you have a good guide to walk you through it.
In what order should I read Shakespeare?
My recommendation is to read the Shakespeare plays generally considered his best first, but with the caveat that the historical plays will be read in order. The historical plays are really like one long series (a bit like Game of Thrones), so you’ll get a lot more out of reading them in order.
What is the best Shakespeare story?
The ten best Shakespeare plays of all time
- Midsummer Night’s Dream.
- Much Ado About Nothing. When was it written?
- King Lear. When was it written?
- Othello. When was it written?
- Twelfth Night. When was it written?
- The Tempest. When was it written?
- Romeo and Juliet. When was it written?
- The Merchant of Venice. When was it written?
What age read Shakespeare?
As a general rule, stick to the comedies for older elementary age and save the histories/tragedies for middle/high school. I began introducing my own kids to Shakespeare around ages eight or nine, depending on their own readiness and emotional maturity.
Is Shakespeare easy to read?
It takes a few tries to get used to the old fashioned grammar, but once you do, Shakespeare is not so hard to read. It can actually be easier to read verse, because you fall into a simple rhythm.
What are 3 famous plays Shakespeare wrote?
His most well-known works include Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Taming of the Shrew, Macbeth, and Hamlet.
How do I introduce my kids to Shakespeare?
11 of the best ways to introduce children to Shakespeare
- Discover Shakespeare’s stories.
- See animated versions of Shakespeare stories.
- Take part in family discovery events.
- Make the most of Shakespeare Week.
- Find out more about Shakespeare, his life and times.
- Brush up on your iambic pentameters.
How do you enjoy reading Shakespeare?
Many people have said they find reading Shakespeare a bit daunting, so here are five tips for how to make it simpler and more pleasurable.
- Ignore the footnotes. If your edition has footnotes, pay no attention to them.
- Pay attention to the shape of the lines.
- Read small sections.
- Think like a director.
- Don’t worry.
What are the best books about Shakespeare?
Jonathan Bate,The Genius of Shakespeare.
What books allude to Shakespeare?
Publisher : Kessinger Publishing,LLC (November 10,2007)
How many books have been written about Shakespeare?
Shakespeare wrote 37 plays (some say 38), 154 sonnets, a five major poems, but zero novels. His plays continue to inspire modern film adaptations, but those are screenplays, not novels. Is this a trap question?
What is the best edition of Shakespeare?
– Arden Shakespeare (3rd Edition) – New Cambridge Shakespeare – Oxford Shakespeare – Arden Shakespeare (2nd Edition)