William Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616 O.S. (May 3, 1616 N.S.). Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra died on April 23, 1616 N.S.
Both of them are among the most renowned writers in history, and both of them are literary symbols of their respective native languages and home countries.
Let’s talk about their works. I own a Spanish copy of Don Quixote, though I confess I haven’t read it yet. I’ve read 3 of Shakespeare plays: Macbeth, King Lear and Coriolanus (so far my favorite), and have Hamlet and Othello on my reading list.
What are your favorite plays or least favorite one's? Favorite characters, heroes or villains? Same for Cervantes, for those more acquainted with his works.
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I read King Lear in high school as my first encounter with Shakespeare and it made me feel like a wordcel even though I was a bookchad. I really need to give it another go.
I did enjoy reading A Midsummer Night's Dream and think the 1944 version of Henry V with Laurence Oliver is
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What did you think of king Lear characters?
I thought it was interesting how the daughters had different personalities. Cordelia was sweet and daddy’s favorite, Goneril was bitter and a b-word, Regan was sociopathic
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Tbh it's been so long that i really don't remember very much of it, aside from an overall sense of frustration that although I knew it was very good, I could not enjoy or appreciate it at all because it felt so unapproachable at the time.
I (think?) I vaguely remember Lear having an amazing monologue amid a storm or something as he descended into madness, but that is about it.
Like I said, I should really try to give it another chance.
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