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Originally Posted by Simon M
I have to ask ... but why is shakespeare the yardstick by which everything else is judged.
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I always used to wonder that. What kind of 'magic' writing did he do?
Well, eventually, I actually got around to watching the Scottish Play and I was hooked. Wonderful stories beautifully told.
But, at the same time, no comparison can really be made with contemporary authors.
Least of all this Harry Potter guy - never read anything of his...
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Originally Posted by Simon M
Children and Adults need to have a broad reading base, and I'm sorry but shakespeare should be dropped in favour of more modern authors.
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I don't know about being 'dropped', but perhaps given slightly less prominence...
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Originally Posted by Simon M
Shakespeare has it's place for those studying English lit, but mainstream should offer a much wider choice.
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Go watch a 'Shakespeare 4 Kidz' production - makes Shakespeare accessible to any audience - down to primary school age!