Chloe Gong: The Bard’s Bestie or His Biggest Nightmare?
Well, well, well, if it isn’t Chloe Gong, the literary whizz-kid who’s taken it upon herself to give good ol’ Shakespeare a modern makeover. In a recent interview with io9, Gong spilled the beans on her audacious endeavor of adapting Shakespeare’s canon. And boy, did she have some interesting things to say!
Shakespeare: The OG Drama King
According to Gong, Shakespeare was the original drama king. His plays were the soap operas of the Elizabethan era, filled with love triangles, mistaken identities, and enough plot twists to make your head spin. But Gong isn’t just content with rehashing the Bard’s tales. Oh no, she’s giving them a fresh, contemporary spin. Because who doesn’t want to see Romeo and Juliet as rival gang leaders in 1920s Shanghai?
Adapting Shakespeare: A Walk in the Park or a Herculean Task?
When asked about the challenges of adapting Shakespeare’s canon, Gong was surprisingly nonchalant. “It’s like baking a cake,” she said. “You just need to follow the recipe, add a pinch of creativity, and voila! You’ve got a Shakespearean masterpiece.” Easy peasy, right? Well, not quite. Gong admitted that the process was more akin to baking a cake while juggling flaming torches and reciting Hamlet’s soliloquies backwards. But hey, no pressure!
Chloe Gong: The Bard’s BFF or His Biggest Foe?
So, is Gong the Bard’s best friend or his biggest foe? Well, that’s up for debate. On one hand, she’s breathing new life into his works, making them accessible and appealing to a new generation. On the other hand, she’s taking some serious liberties with his stories. But as Gong herself said, “Shakespeare’s been dead for 400 years. I don’t think he’s going to mind.”
Yo, it’s Chloe Gong, she’s got the Bard’s song,
Adapting his canon, ain’t nothing wrong.
She’s got the drama, she’s got the flair,
Shakespeare’s in the house, so you best beware!
So there you have it, folks. Chloe Gong: the audacious author who’s not afraid to mess with the Bard. Whether you’re a Shakespeare purist or a fan of fresh takes, you’ve got to admit, Gong’s got guts. And we can’t wait to see what she does next.
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