Syed Huq comes up with another Shakespeare piece

Syed Shamsul Huq is an inseparable name in the field of translation-literature in the country. Renowned actor-director-dramatist of the subcontinent Utpal Dutta also considered Huq's translations, especially that of Macbeth, as one of the best works in the translation-literature of the whole world. Huq has also effectively translated Shakespeare's The Tempest.

Unlike Shakespeare's other popular plays, Troilus and Cressida has a unique place in the whole work of the most revered playwright of English literature. The play has no such central characters like Hamlet, Macbeth, King Lear or Othello. Although the play revolves round the historic war of Troy, the Shakespearean classic is absolutely an 'anti-war' piece. And, in spite of its tragic nature, critics generally categorise the play as a problem play like Measure for Measure.

Syed Shamsul Huq thinks that Troilus and Cressida has given him such things that he has not found in any other Shakespearean plays. Huq especially mentions the debate over principle that is depicted in the play through activities like deviation from the truth and vow of love. Huq also refers to the rich dialogues tuned with humour and reason in the play.

Syed Huq has handed over the translation to the reputed theatre group Nagorik Ntya Sampraday. Directed by Ataur Rahman, the play is expected to come on the stage early next year. Nagorik maintains that with this new piece of Shakespeare on stage, the theatre-lovers of the country will discover some inspiring novelty.