Hardcore Literature

Ep 8 - How to Read the Complete Works of Shakespeare in a Year

Jul 9, 2020
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ADVICE

Reading All Shakespeare Is Doable

  • Reading the 36 plays at a pace of one play per week finishes them in 36 weeks.
  • Break each play into daily pages to make the schedule manageable.
ADVICE

Use Arden Editions For Plays

  • Get individual plays in the Arden editions for superior introductions, commentary, and footnotes.
  • Avoid a single chunky complete works if you want rich scholarly notes and ease of handling.
ADVICE

Read Plays In One Sitting

  • Read a single play in one sitting to mimic its intended performance rhythm.
  • This approach helps you feel how the play was meant to be perceived on stage.
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