“The words are not good for the secret meaning, everything always becomes a bit different, as soon as it is put into words, gets distorted a bit, a bit silly—yes, and this is also very good, and I like it a lot, I also very much agree with this, that this what is one man’s treasure and wisdom always sounds like foolishness to another person.” ― Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha
I was browsing the Web and saw a video clip of Richard Burton doing To Be or Not To Be. Since I was not doing anything, I decided to do my version of Shakespeare’s famous monologue. It is a spur-of-the-moment product, so don't expect it to be a masterpiece.But first, let's watch this funny clip… Continue reading To Be or Not To Be
Just saw this marvelous Shakespearean movie -- HAMLET -- starred and directed by Kenneth Branagh. I am so amazed that the producers agreed to do a full 4-hour version of Shakespeare's play. Yet it was shown only in very limited number of theaters. I didn't even know it existed until a few days ago. It… Continue reading Hamlet (1996): The Unabridged Film Version
Bored stiff in the sweltering and damp summer day. Decided to just relax and read Shakespeare. Here's my reading of Sonnet 29 - Fortune and Men's eyes. I think it's the very first sonnet I memorized. Or, you can watch (and listen) to it on YOUTUBE: - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JYW-MYOECw
To while away the hours in this hellish heat, I read some of Shakespeare's sonnets. Here's Sonnet 18 - Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day? Or you can go to YOUTUBE - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrByIqa6l2Q
Postprandial Musings, 2.0 