What Shakespeare play should I read first?

You probably should start with a classic like Romeo and Juliet, the story is so familiar that you’d have no problem keeping up. But if tragedy isn’t your thing you might want to pick up Midsummer or Much Ado About Nothing. Those are the first plays I read and I found them delightful and easier to read than some others.

What is the best Shakespeare to start with?

If you are about to read Shakespeare for the first time then choosing the right play will help tremendously. Luckily variety is not a problem. I’d recommend starting with one of the most popular ones. Something like ‘Romeo and Juliet’, ‘Macbeth’, ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, ‘Othello’ or ‘The Merchant of Venice’.

What is the shortest Shakespeare play?

The Comedy of Errors
The longest play is Hamlet, which is the only Shakespeare play with more than thirty thousand words, and the shortest is The Comedy of Errors, which is the only play with fewer than fifteen thousand words.

Should I read Hamlet or Macbeth?

Macbeth is a much grittier and psychological, which in my opinion makes it more interesting. If you are interested in Hamlet, I would read Macbeth first to get a sense of what kind of drama you would be preparing for. There are tons of Shakespeare companion guides that will assist you with the language as you read.

How long does it take to read Othello?

4 hours and 24 minutes
The average reader will spend 4 hours and 24 minutes reading this book at 250 WPM (words per minute).

What do I need to know before reading Shakespeare?

Study Advice: 5 Tips for Reading Shakespeare

• Don’t be intimidated.
• Look up a summary of the plot before going in.
• Watch the plays being performed by actors who know what they’re doing.
• Read the words out loud to yourself.
• Don’t get stuck on details.

Is Shakespeare too hard to understand?

There’s many reasons why people can claim that Shakespeare is hard to understand. First, there’s vocabulary. It’s not really as bad as people make it out to be, but some plays certainly make heavier use of archaic/obsolete words than others. Expressions that no longer have context, on the other hand, are a big problem.

Did Shakespeare write a Bible?

No, William Shakespeare did not write the Bible, it was written by about 40 different human authors who contributed to the Bible, which was written over a period of about 1500 years.

How to write an essay on Shakespeare?

Pre-Writing Tips You Can’t Skip. Once you have a topic picked out,it is time to plan out your paper.

What is the history of Shakespeare?

Shakespearean history. In the First Folio, the plays of William Shakespeare were grouped into three categories: comedies, histories, and tragedies. The histories—along with those of contemporary Renaissance playwrights—help define the genre of history plays.