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It was just recently explained to me what makes a "classic."
Shakespeare's works have remained popular to this date simply
because he wrote about humans and their interior and exterior
struggles. These issues are exactly the same today and transcend
time. The sets have
changed so to speak but the spiritual, moral and ethical issues
are exactly the same. His work is classic because its content
is still relevant today but more importantly, he so brilliantly
and entertainingly presents this content. Shakespeare is a thinker.
He is able to present his questions about morality and spirituality
in the guise of his characters. He is able to express the pain
and ecstasy of life. He has thought heavily about these things.
He is a majorly spiritually in tune guy who addresses very
complex ideas and experiences about life.
Posted by DW on April 07, 1997 at 10:43:56
In Reply to "Why is Shakespeare in particular taught in schools, uni's etc." posted by B Ward on April 05, 1997 at 02:04:21
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