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Monday, October 30, 2006
The Merchant of Venice
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Ah, it's easy to forget how readable and beautiful Shakespeare can be. Many think you can only read it in a college course, but not so!
ReplyDeleteHis writing is so lyrical and rich and gorgeous that you're easily and comfortably drawn in more than you might expect. And the stories themselves are timeless classics.
This is one of my favorites--the soliloquies are beautiful and thought provoking and address the balance of justice and mercy. It's not terribly dark (it is, after all, considered a comedy), but still has some elements.
I've read this one several times and it's interesting to me how differently I regard the characters with every reading. If it's been a while, pick up some Shakespeare and give it a go. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised and pleased.