Dramas de Guillermo Shakspeare [vol. 1] by William Shakespeare
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Picking up this first volume of Shakespeare's dramas is like finding the source code for modern storytelling. You get three heavy-hitters: Macbeth, Hamlet, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Each one throws you into a completely different world, yet they all feel strangely familiar.
The Story
In Macbeth, a brave soldier hears a prophecy that he’ll be king. His wife pushes him to seize the crown by any means necessary, and the guilt and paranoia that follow are terrifying. Hamlet is about a prince who sees his father's ghost. The ghost claims he was murdered by Hamlet's uncle, who has now married Hamlet's mother. Hamlet spends the whole play wrestling with whether to get revenge and how. Then, as a total shift, A Midsummer Night's Dream whisks you away to a magical forest where fairies mess with love potions, causing hilarious chaos as people fall for all the wrong partners.
Why You Should Read It
We often put Shakespeare on a pedestal, but these plays are incredibly down-to-earth. Macbeth's ambition? We've all felt a version of that. Hamlet's indecision? Relatable. The dizzying, silly confusion of love in the forest? Absolutely. The language might seem tricky at first, but once you get the rhythm, it's like listening to a great song. You stop translating and start feeling it. The characters aren't just historical figures; they're people with massive flaws, huge passions, and impossible choices.
Final Verdict
This book is perfect for anyone who loves a good story, full stop. It's for the person who enjoys epic fantasy (hello, Macbeth), true crime and psychological thrillers (Hamlet), or clever romantic comedies (Midsummer). If your last experience with Shakespeare was forced and boring, this is your chance to meet him on your own terms. You might just find your new favorite story.
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Elijah Nelson
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Oliver Campbell
1 month agoFrom start to finish, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. Simply brilliant.
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