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A review by jbmorgan86
Love's Labor's Lost by William Shakespeare
2.0
Shakespeare in a Year, Play #13. I really want to give this a one star rating . . . but The Bard deserves at least two, right? The idea behind this comedy seems like it would make for a funny story: a king and three friends swear off women and the typical bachelor life so that they may take up rigorous studying for the next three years. However, at the same time, the French princess arrives with three of her friends, seeking a place to stay. Of course, Shakespeare uses his typical rom-com mix-up motif to add more drama to the story. Sounds good, right? Wrong.
Little actually happens in the play. The large majority of the play is made up of 16th century English jokes, wordplays, and innuendo. If that weren't enough, the wordplays are laced with Latin. Even with footnotes, it is extremely difficult understanding (and getting through!) this play.
Little actually happens in the play. The large majority of the play is made up of 16th century English jokes, wordplays, and innuendo. If that weren't enough, the wordplays are laced with Latin. Even with footnotes, it is extremely difficult understanding (and getting through!) this play.