"This is not only a manuscript of Shakespeare, but also the most famous Hamlet manuscript among all his plays. Its value can shock the world far more than other scripts." At this moment, that one Mr. Liu, who read out Hamlet's name, looked at the manuscript in front of him with shock and said.
After hearing Mr. Liu's words, all the experts nodded. Hamlet is not only Shakespeare's longest play, but also the most frequently performed play by Shakespeare's troupe. It contains profound tragic meaning and is complex. The characters, as well as the rich and perfect tragic artistic techniques, represent the highest achievement of the entire Western Renaissance literature.
When mentioning Shakespeare, the four characters Hamlet instantly appear in almost everyone’s mind.
The reactions of the cultural relic experts were naturally expected by Chen Yi. If the manuscript of Shakespeare's Hamlet can no longer shock people, then there will not be many things in this world that can shock people.
Even though deep down in Chen Yi's heart, the status of this drama master is not as important as that of other Chinese literary masters, it does not affect his respect for Shakespeare, and he is full of surprise and excitement to get this script manuscript.
The cultural differences between the East and the West sometimes mean that one cannot judge who has achieved higher achievements simply by reputation.
"Mr. Liu, please don't be so excited. This script manuscript has only passed my preliminary appraisal for the time being. It is still unknown whether it is Shakespeare's manuscript." Chen Yi reminded him with a smile at this time.
If he is a researcher of Western culture, his understanding of Shakespeare will be to the point of proficiency. Then naturally he wouldn't say that.
It’s just like now with his status. It’s the same as identifying a Chinese cultural relic. His appraisal is a symbol of authenticity, because others believe in his level and his character.
In this Shakespeare script manuscript, even if the results of the identification system prove that it is authentic, under the current situation, Chen Yi can only say that he has passed the preliminary identification. We cannot say categorically that this is the genuine article. This is the caution that a cultural relics connoisseur must possess.
"Haha, little brother Chen, don't we believe you? With your meticulous character, if you don't have a little bit of confidence, you won't be basically sure. I believe you have a detailed understanding of Shakespeare's signature and other information." Mr. Wei laughed and said at this time.
With Chen Yi’s character, if you haven’t studied Shakespeare’s signature. Then there will be no basically certain words at all, only that this may be Shakespeare's script manuscript.
"Chen Xiaoyou. Can we look at these manuscripts one by one? I can't wait to see Shakespeare's true literary talent." Mr. Liu looked at the first manuscript and said with some enthusiasm. He had just read the first manuscript. I was completely attracted by the content of this manuscript.
The content of this first manuscript is not very different from the content of Hamlet in Shakespeare's First Folio, but the text is more concise and outstanding, and in English writing, the writing style and some vocabulary used by Shakespeare, It is also somewhat different from modern English.
During Shakespeare’s time, people used modern English, which can be said to be the closest to modern English. The first folio published, even inexperienced readers, can understand a large number of passages without any help.
The English written on this manuscript is slightly different from that of the First Folio, but the meaning is the same, except that the writing method is more concise.
These differences will later become the most critical factor in the identification of Shakespeare's manuscripts.
"Old Liu is right. We don't have much research on Shakespeare. We are only familiar with his plays and achievements. Therefore, all we can do is to read his script manuscripts and identify these general works. It's just yellow paper." At this time, Mr. Wei looked at the manuscript in front of him and shook his head with a smile.
If they were asked to identify calligraphy and paintings from the Ming Dynasty that were the same as those of Shakespeare's era, they would naturally be able to speak eloquently. However, not many of them have studied the Western Shakespeare in depth. After all, there are specialties in the art industry, and their main direction is Chinese cultural relics, not Western cultural relics.
"Mr. Liu, when I take out these manuscripts now, I don't just show you the covers. You can read them as you please, just be careful."
Chen Yi smiled. When most people in the world see Shakespeare's manuscripts, they can't help but want to find out. This world-famous drama master is so mysterious. Not only does he leave very few manuscripts , and even the appearance is not really determined.
"Thank you so much, Xiaoyou Chen." Mr. Liu nodded excitedly. Everyone knows that the first folio was revised by some editors at the time, but the real script and the real text are no longer there. knew.
"Okay, those of you who understand English will read it first. We are waiting to study the manuscript you have read." After seeing Chen Yi's agreement, Mr. Wei took the initiative to stand up and sit next to him. Those of them who don't understand English can't read it since they can't read it. If you understand the content recorded in the manuscript, then there is no big gain in reading it first.
Under the leadership of Mr. Wei, two experts sat next to them, preparing to wait for the others to read the manuscript and pass it over to them for further study.
"Mr. Wei, Mr. Liu and the others will take a look at it for a while. It's not too late for you to study it. How about we go to the side and have a cup of tea." Chen Yi said with a smile, not wanting Mr. Wei and the other two to just sit there.
Naturally, Wei and the other three did not refuse Chen Yi's proposal. They sat at a table some distance away from where the manuscript existed and began to sip tea.
While sipping tea, Mr. and Mrs. Wei once again expressed their admiration for the manuscript of this script. Even if they did not read the content, even if they did not understand the text, but just based on the words "Shakespeare's Manuscript", It's enough to shock the world.
The remaining four people, Liu and Lao, were looking at each of Shakespeare's manuscripts bit by bit, carefully reading the words on them, with excitement showing on their faces from time to time.
As the viewing progressed, they were also deeply attracted by Shakespeare's words. For scholars like them, the text of this script manuscript is more exciting than the First Folio.
The English handwriting above is full of smoothness, seemingly effortless, beautiful words, and wonderful language. It is like a feast, filling their hearts with the desire to taste.
As time passed, everyone watched from about one o'clock in the afternoon until the evening, and then roughly read the more than one hundred manuscripts. After reading the last signature of Shakespeare and others, Mr. Liu The waiter raised his head still unfinished.
"Ah, why is it so dark outside?" One of the experts glanced at the window and said in surprise.
"Old Liu, you have been watching for four or five hours. Can it be dark?" Mr. Wei said helplessly. He has also read Hamlet. It is indeed a very good script, but he does not understand English. Naturally, there is no way to know the information contained in these English words.
After drinking tea with Chen Yi, they also came to the table and studied the yellowed papers. They couldn't understand English, and they couldn't study Shakespeare's literary talent. These papers were the strength of some of them.
After research, they felt that the paper used in this manuscript was at least three to four hundred years old, which can be said to be in the same era as the time when Shakespeare's plays were written.
However, their research only lasted less than an hour. After that, they continued drinking tea and chatting with Chen Yi.
Old Liu and others had strange expressions on their faces. They didn't expect that such a long time had passed since they were so absorbed. Looking at these neatly arranged manuscripts, Old Liu said with emotion: "It's been a long time since I've read any text. Such a concise and wonderful script. The appearance of the first folio allowed the world to see Shakespeare's scripts, but this manuscript allows people to see Shakespeare's literary talent. Unknowingly, we were addicted to it and kept reading. Now."
"Old Liu is right. Shakespeare is indeed a drama master who influenced the development of Western literature. Through this manuscript, people can have a better understanding of this drama master." Another expert nodded and agreed.
Hearing the words of these experts, Mr. Wei said with a strange expression: "Oh, so you are sure that this is Shakespeare's manuscript."
Mr. Liu nodded, "Judging from the literary talent of this manuscript, apart from Shakespeare, the master of drama, I can't think of any other writer who can write such a wonderful script. Coupled with Shakespeare's signature identified by Chen Xiaoyou, Now, we can basically confirm that this is the manuscript of Shakespeare's Hamlet."
Another expert said with a smile: "However, our identification can only play a small role. After all, we are not researchers of Shakespeare. If we want the whole world to recognize it, we must get some personal recognition from Western experts and scholars." confirm."
Many experts, including Chen Yi, nodded. This situation is like some foreign experts finding some paintings and calligraphy in China. If they want to be recognized by the Chinese people, they must invite some Chinese appraisers to conduct appraisals. Rather than these foreign experts saying that they are who they are.
After all, in theory, only the people of a country can fully understand and inherit the culture of a country. (To be continued.)