Four Great Comedies
Korean title: 셰익스피어 4대 희극
size: 210*148mm; 434 pages. publisher: Pomusa, 2000.
Table of contents
The Merchant of Venice
The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
A Midsummer Night's Dream
As You Like It
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About This Book
This book presents the four great comedies of Shakespeare, widely regarded as the greatest poet and playwright ever born in England. It includes The Merchant of Venice, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and As You Like It, alongside an insightful commentary by Professor Lee Tae-ju, a Shakespeare scholar. Through Shakespeare's unique sense of humor, wit, plots, and uproarious situations, his masterpieces not only bring laughter but also provide readers with a sense of complete happiness.
The Merchant of Venice is a courtroom drama that deals with Antonio's trial after borrowing money from the moneylender Shylock to help his friend. The play portrays themes of hatred, revenge, love, and friendship in a lighthearted manner, especially through the character of Portia, who disguises herself as a lawyer in the courtroom. Romeo and Juliet tells the tragic love story between two young lovers from the long-feuding Montague and Capulet families. While it contains tragic elements, the play is filled with youthful freshness and romantic lyricism. A Midsummer Night’s Dream takes the audience into a dream-like world where fairies, nobles, and craftsmen create a fantastical story. As You Like It is a lively tale of young lovers sharing love and friendship in the Arden Forest, offering readers a sweet sense of happiness.
Shakespeare's comedies often begin with the tension and conflict of a society dominated by strict social conventions, creating dramatic confrontations that escalate to extreme situations. However, they always end with a happy resolution. The tension in the opening acts captures the audience's curiosity, making them eager and expectant for what’s to come. In his comedies, which explore themes of love, friendship, and imagination, one can feel not only light-hearted humor but also profound insights into life and human will. Shakespeare's comedies, which are increasingly engaging and enriching the more they are read, awaken hope and possibilities, even in the face of dark realities.
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