Which shakespeare work do you recommend I read next?

Question:

Which shakespeare work do you recommend I read next?

I recently went to see the play " Romeo and Juliet", but, as much as i liked the story i had trouble understanding it. So i went and got a book that gives the origional text along with a modern translation. It's been 1 and a half days and I am almost finished! I love it, it's a beautiful love story, but as I said it's almost over. If you are familiar with his works, can you recommened another one of his stories for me to read, preferably another on of his plays that is like this one. If you can plese write the one(s) you would recommend and why.

thank you ~ voiceangel17

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Wow. Good for you. It's indeed an amazing story, and taking the step you did will allow you to enjoy more.

What a great start. Here's what I recommend next:

1. Hamlet -- The prince of Denmark's father is killed, and his mother marries the king's brother! What the heck is going on. Is the prince next to be killed? This is an extremely quotable play too. You'll hear lots of references to this play in modern language. (tragedy)

2. Much Ado about Nothing -- Love, family involvement and what else can go wrong? (comedy)

3. MacBeth -- Murder, magic and mistaken identity (tragedy)

4. A Midsummer Night's Dream -- lovers, actors, fairies, royalty. Lots of action, and very delightful.

Some others worth noting if you get through the above:
Othello -- story of a moor who is tricked by his friends that his wife is disloyal to him. (tragedy)

Julius Caesar -- political intrigue, and murder (tragedy)

Henry the IV & V -- history, war and love

Taming of the Shrew --- wickedly witty cat fighting between a married couple and a bet

The Tempest -- Revenge, love, separation, reunification, departure. (perhaps my personal favorite).

Don't forget there are some really good movies where the language is true. Look on IMDB for some. There are various Romeo and Juliet movies. Now that you've read the play, you'll SEE and EXPERIENCE it differently. There are also a number of Hamlet interpretations on film too (I'm not a fan of the Mel Gibson Hamlet).

There are also some movies and plays that have drawn seriously from Shakespeare but have taken some liberties. There's an amazing Lear that takes place in the WWII era. There's a really good Othello too.

Rent some movies too. Keep your play nearby. Sometimes hearing a good recitation really helps to understand it.

Wonderful!