Supernatural themes have always fascinated me. What happens to people when they die? Do they make their presence felt? William Shakespeare’s play Hamlet explored the supernatural theme in its plot. A deceased father tries to connect with his son, the prince Hamlet, and gives him clues about his suspicious death. Hamlet remains one of the…
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Tristan and Isolde: An unsung romantic saga of the star-crossed lovers
‘Before Romeo & Juliet, there was Tristan & Isolde’ No immortalized doomed romance better than Shakespeare. His play ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is hailed one of the classic romances with touch of tragedy. His play was adapted for motion picture countless times. But anyone knew that Romeo and Juliet were not the first crossed lovers in…
Revisiting Shakespeare’s literature during writer’s block
Among many writers who inspired me to write, William Shakespeare ranks first. In summer of 2001, I got familiar with his tragic play – Romeo & Juliet, a story of star-crossed lovers who take their lives due to the feud between their families. Today, while I was browsing some books in my shelf to gain…
Dhadak – A new dark chapter of honour killings
‘A pair of star-crossed lovers take their lives’ – excerpt from William Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy ‘Romeo-Juliet’ The word ‘Dhadak’ means beat of heart. Heart skips a beat when you glance at your sweet heart every time she passes through your sight. Love happens, love birds swear to stay together till the last breath of life….
Famous literary Character – Juliet Capulet
“O Romeo, Romeo!—wherefore art thou Romeo?” – An excerpt from William Shakespeare’s play – Romeo and Juliet. Juliet Capulet – During the Elizabethan era, girls weren’t allowed to become actors in theatres and majority of characters like “Desdemona”, “Lady Macbeth” and “Juliet” were actually played by men. Shakespeare’s tragic romantic play “Romeo and Juliet became…
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet Release Date – 1996 Cast: Leonardo dicaprio, Claire Danes Director – Bazz Luhrmann The classic story of “Romeo and Juliet” was presented in an urban style by Director Bazz Luhrmann in the 1996 movie adaptation. Bazz Luhrhmann’s visionary direction made the sweeping story of tragic lovers appear more passionate, vivacious and dazzling. …
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