6/10This is an interesting bit of work from Shakespeare and quite unlike most of his other stories. It practically is in a genre of its own. It certainly isn't my favorite Shakespeare. In fact, it might be my least favorite that I've read. But I haven't read a ton, so take note of that. It's still worthwhile to read because Shakespeare is just cool and fun to read regardless.
Basically, a magician-esque type of dude was banished to a random, empty island. He was sent there along with his daughter by his brother. Now I don't remember perfectly all the details but it seemed to have something to do with inheriting the kingdom or something? And his brother became king by forcing his brother to some remote island? If that's not quite right, I do remember that his brother sent him to an island unjustly. So lets get that square.
Fast forward to 12 years later. His brother and entourage are traveling by ship coming back from a wedding. Well, this dude is a magician and he wrecks the ship and it crashes up on the island. Then the rest of the story is pretty much this guy doing all sorts of mischief to his brother and the gang. Nothing nasty, mostly messing around with them. It's silly, silly stuff.
2 quotes:
"Look thou be true; do not give dalliance Too much the reign; the strongest oaths are straw To the fire i' the blood."
"Let us not burden our remembrances With a heaviness that's gone."
No comments:
Post a Comment