English literature

Shakespeare, a treasure trove of masterpieces

Shakespeare's "As You Like It" Synopsis and Impressions - Famous for the quote "All the world's a stage"! A great success of the brilliant Rosalind!

To be honest, tragedies such as "King Lear" and "Macbeth" are heavy to read. But "As You Like It", "A Summer Night's Dream", and "Arashi" are very easy to read and cheerful. They have a lightness to them.

You can savor Shakespeare's connotative quotes or enjoy the lightness of the story.

I believe that the easy familiarity of this work is something to be appreciated, in my opinion.

I highly recommend this work.
Shakespeare, a treasure trove of masterpieces

Shakespeare's "Antony and Cleopatra" Synopsis and Comments - Set in the Roman Empire after the death of Caesar! A story of the rise and fall of a man addicted to love.

The current film, "Antony and Cleopatra," is a sequel to the previously introduced "Julius Caesar.

This work is very interesting to read in the vein of "Julius Caesar" to get a sense of the grand rise and fall of the Roman Empire.

It would be quite tough to read this work alone, but if you read this work after reading "Julius Caesar," you may find it interesting.

It is a masterpiece that should be read in combination with "Julius Caesar".
Shakespeare, a treasure trove of masterpieces

Tsunsen Fukuda, "Ningen, Kono Dramatic Naru Mono" - A famous book by the playwright famous for his translation of Shakespeare! Don't believe in individuality, for human beings seek the inevitable.

The author, Tsunsen Fukuda, is famous for his translations of Shakespeare's works and I have always been a big fan of his work. I like the Shinchosha version of Shakespeare and am always impressed by the cool lines and language.

This book was first published in 1956 and is still in heavy print. Even today, it does not feel old at all.

What is self, what is individuality, what is freedom?

I recommend this book to get to the root of what we are all about. I highly recommend it! I hope you will pick up a copy.
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Seven recommended works by the great British author Dickens - a literary giant famous for his heartwarming works such as "A Christmas Carol".

Reading Dickens' novels will give you an idea of the social conditions in England at the time and the mentality of the English people.

In 19th century England, the Industrial Revolution was underway, and the country's national power was world dominating. At the same time, however, the working environment was extremely miserable, economic disparities were widening, and environmental pollution was occurring.

Dickens depicts the darkness of society with a dispassionate eye. Yet, even as he depicts such darkness, he also brings light into the story through his own humor and the power of a benevolent rescuer.

I believe that this perfect balance is the secret to the fun of Dickens' novels.
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12 Shakespeare Recommendations - Interesting both on stage and in book form! Discover the charm of Shakespeare!

Shakespeare's influence is immeasurable when considering world literature.

And above all, Shakespeare's works are interesting!

It is wonderful to read about it in a book, and the excitement of seeing it live on stage is beyond words.

Therefore, we would like to recommend Shakespeare's works here, which are good to watch and read.
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Strings Band "You Can't Hurry Love! A recommended play from Sapporo! A slapstick romantic comedy about a hard-nosed Shakespearean scholar

I have introduced Shakespeare's works so far, but when I think of Shakespeare, this "You Can't Hurry Love! is a play that I cannot miss.

I saw this play for the first time in Sapporo in 2018, and since then, it has become one of my favorites, so much so that I have traveled to Tokyo to see it two days in a row.

This work has a mysterious charm. There is a freshness that lightens the viewer's heart.

I felt satisfied and happy on the way home the first day I saw this play for the first time! I highly recommend this play!
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Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" Synopsis and Impressions - A masterpiece famous for Caesar's famous quote "Brutus, you too?

The die is cast, Crossing the Rubicon, I came, I saw, I won, Brutus, you too?

Some of these may ring a bell.

I myself didn't get the idea with the name Julius Caesar, but the real name of this man in Roman style is Gaius Julius Caesar.

Julius Caesar" was a work that left a strong impression on me. It was most interesting to read after knowing the synopsis and background. I highly recommend it.
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Shakespeare's "Macbeth" Synopsis and Comments - "Until Burnham's Wood comes to Dunsinane."

The tragedy of Macbeth's attempt on the throne, seduced by the witches, is the main theme of this work.

The storyline is fast-paced and breathtaking. The witch's mysterious prophecy is also an exquisite foreshadowing, and it is really interesting to see how it will be recovered.

The storyline of this work is very interesting, but the inner conflict and fear of the characters are also very interesting.

This piece is also one of my particular favorites. I highly recommend this work.
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Shakespeare's "King Lear" Synopsis and Comments - The world's greatest masterpiece of tragedy! Who can say, "I'm at rock bottom, too?"

In this work, several people, including King Lear, suffer tragic fates. The tragedy of these people's lives is so horrific that we want to cover our eyes, and we are overwhelmed by their cries of grief.

But this is not simply a tragic, pessimistic story. It is a story about the greatness of human beings and the mystery of the immeasurable in the midst of suffering.

There is salvation in suffering. This is something that can be felt in Dostoevsky as well.

It seems to me that the greatness of this tragic work lies not merely in the fact that suffering becomes despair, but also in the fact that it looks at the depths of the human condition.
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Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" Synopsis and Impressions - A classic comedy full of wit and highlights.

The main plot of this work is the confrontation between Antonio, who could not repay his debt, and Shylock, a loan shark, but that is Shakespeare. The story that continues in parallel with this main story is also interesting!

Shakespeare then created Shylock, who became the symbol of the vicious miser and miserly man in this work. Shylock's form would go on to inspire literary figures around the world.