I bought the coolest books on vacation

[lazarus]

I bought a hardcover of the complete works of Shakespeare for 6 dollars. So far this week, I've read Henry V, Much Ado About Nothing, Richard II, Henry IV Part I, and have started Henry IV Part II.

I also found a 3rd Edition Norton's Anthology of English Literature in harcover for only 7 dollars.

Sweet.

[DemExpat]

1. Enjoy, Laz.....

I know how good it feels to get books one loves!

:bounce:

DemEx

[soupkitchen]

2. Reading Shakespeare, the best education/entertainment possible

[BurtWorm]

3. You should have been in the "do you like to read plays" thread.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=483068&mesg_id=483068

It was quite a lively conversation! According to aquart, you should put Measure for Measure on your list:

"Take another look at Measure for Measure, which has a scene with a nun on bended knee using the language of a blowjob, followed by Angelo's monolog to his penis."

[lazarus]

4. I don't think most people

realise how truly hilarious a lot of Shakespeare's humour is. I intend to read the entire collection over the next month or so, so I'll be getting to Measure.

[cally]

5. Glad to see you back posting

I have both of those books. Maybe I should re-read them. :hi:

[lazarus]

6. Thanks, cally

Had to take a break, for a variety of reasons.

You should have seen the looks I was getting on the plane with my 5 pounds o'Shakespeare, though. :D

[supernova]

7. I'm so jealous!

One can never have too many copies of Shakespeare, AFAIC.