Quote Originally Posted by Mister Adequate View Post
Yeah I didn't like Shakespeare at all in HS but now that I'm old enough to actually grasp all his filthy jokes and terrible puns and stuff, I recognize why he gets to be called The Bard.
But you can read filthier jokes and cornier puns in other books, without needing a thesaurus or study guide on every page. And the non-Shakespeare book might even have a story set in interesting places where interesting things happen. I see why people like Shakespeare, it's interesting and important history, but I think it's a dreadful experience to read.