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Whut? Am I dense (warning: I've just tried out some sake for the first time in my life, and it's unexpectedly* got me on my ear) or are you reading all of Shakespeare from front to back?

*They're always guzzling it by the tons in the TV shows and films, so I kinda didn't realize that it has quite a kick. I suppose it would be wise for me to go offline at this point... :P

Traveller wrote: "Whut? Am I dense (warning: I've just tried out some sake for the first time in my life, and it's unexpectedly* got me on my ear) or are you reading all of Shakespeare from front to back?

*They're ..."

Nah, you're not dense. I am reading Shakespeare from "front to back", tho not necessarily in order.
I started this little project a few years ago, and going at my own pace, I am really loving it.

There is a main post on my blog, but it is in need of updating (I'm not good at blogging at the moment) - https://brokentuneblog.com/2019/04/15... .

I've always loved Shakespeare but it took a couple of friends doing a similat project of reading the complete works to get me going. One of the best projects I've ever started.

Phew, but that sake went to my head quickly yesterday! One moment compis mentis and glancing over GR updates, and the next... well that's history.

I've always loved Shakespeare but it took a couple of friends doing a similar project of reading the complete works to get me going. One of the best projects I've ever started. ..."

Projects such as these are best approached over the long-term, I have found, to prevent burnout. I have two problems with Shakespeare: 1. I far prefer the tragedies to the comedies. and 2. When reading Shakespeare I tend to get bogged down in reading about his work, which tends to be quite time-consuming.

One of my favorite books is this one: Hamlet. It's a part of the "Case Studies in Contemporary Criticism" series. I've always found the character (of) Hamlet fascinating and a bit frustrating.

Anyway, good luck on your journey, glad you're enjoying it and finding it rewarding!