Just marathoned this play... Hardly understood a thing.
What can read to improve my understand of Shakespeare? I started reading Bloom's "Shakespeare: Invention of the Human" and it seems a little too lofty for my liking, and for someone who reads a lot his writing style is poorly read (glad I bought it used).
>>9626678
>writing style is poorly read
Faggot.
>>9626678
Read "Hamlet: Poem Unlimited" by Bloom. It's shorter and easier than "Shakespeare: Invention of the Human", and its more directly applicable to Hamlet.
Honestly, you should watch Hamlet first. There's no adaption that does it 100% justice, but if you're a recovering pleb its better to watch it the first time. I suggest Kenneth Branagh's version.
Then, the first time you read Hamlet, don't be afraid to check sparknotes if part of it is to confusing.
But for now I would just take a break. You'll get burnt out reading Hamlet two times in a row too close together.
Wait a few months or maybe a year, watch an adaptation, read "Hamlet: Poem Unlimited", and then reread it.
>>9626678
Watch an adaption then read the spark notes.
Then read the play carefully. Read the passages out loud and try and puzzle out what the characters are saying.
>>9626678
It takes time to read Shakespeare. Focus and give it time.