Let me stop there, but my God, how beautiful Shakespeare is, who else is as mysterious as he is; his language and method are like a brush trembling with excitement and ecstasy. But one must learn to read, just as one must learn to see and learn to live.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Shakespeare is mysterious and beautiful, but reading him requires learned skills.
- In plain terms
- Reading Shakespeare well takes effort like learning to see.
- What can you take from it?
- Appreciation of art requires study.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes great art hard to understand?
- Is learning to see natural or taught?
Another view
Not everyone has time or access to study complex art.
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