Shakespeare


The Children's Shakespeare
The Children's Shakespeare
Shakespeare's Works - short and simple
A long time ago, renowned children book author E. Nesbit visited the Shakespeare house with her children. Back home in the evening the children started reading the works of the master - but hardly understood a word. So E. Nesbit told them the famous stories in her own words - short and simple, so even kids could easily understand.


Macbeth Quiz - How Well Do You Know Shakespeare's Macbeth?
Macbeth Quiz - How Well Do You Know Shakespeare's Macbeth?
Macbeth - Shakespeare's Shortest Tragedy
The play Macbeth is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy, and some say his best play. It is full of twists and turns and murderous plots and I guarantee that no two people will view the play in the same light. Macbeth contains the themes of Good and Evil, Ambition and Power and Relationships. We can percieve Macbeth as being either Good or Evil and Lady Macbeth as either a Fiend or Caring Wife Take the quiz to test your knowledge of Shakespeares play, Macbeth and please let us know what you think o...


Quiz: Shakespeare and Shakespeare Trivia
Quiz: Shakespeare and Shakespeare Trivia
Shakespeare, that great Englishman who earned his place in history
What can I say? Shakespeare said it all. His wit, his poetry, his mastery of language and his sense of history, drama, comedy and real life were simply unbelievable. He became a bit of a legend in his own time, making his mark on society of his day. He was a remarkable commentator on society and on the human race in general. Here's a fun quiz about him, which I hope you will enjoy. Some of his immortal lines: "But pardon, and gentles all, The flat unraised spirits that have dared On this ...


To be, or not to be, that is the question
To be, or not to be, that is the question
Question? What question?
"To be, or not to be, that is the question" is a super duper famous quotation from the play Hamlet, written by William Shakespeare sometime around the 17th century. It's possibly even the best-known line from all literature. What's your opinion? To be, or not to be? Picture on the left: "The American actor Edwin Booth as Hamlet, ca. 1870" Source: Wikipedia


Romeo Juliet summary
Romeo Juliet summary
Romeo and juliet essay summary
Gradually, Romeo's character is unveiled as he comes into contact with different people and certain events occur. There are many instances which clearly show how spontaneous the character is and how he lacked thought in his actions. Romeo was the type of character that focused on the 'now' rather than putting thought into his future. In our first encounter with Romeo, he is having a conversation with Benvolio concerning Rosaline.Romeo is feeling depressed because Rosaline, who he is extremel...


Shakespeare Memorable Quotes
Shakespeare Memorable Quotes
Why We Love Shakespeare
William Shakespeare's writings and plays have continued to delight and inspire generations all across the world. His plays and sonnets have been translated into mutiple languages and they are performed and read all over the world. The themes contained within seem to cross cultures and boundaries. However, what is most memorable are the carefully orchestrated lines which seem to speak to everyone on this planet. Check out some of my favorite Shakespeare quotes from the funny and witty to the d...


Shakespeare and His Works
Shakespeare and His Works
Shakespeare
Shakespeare is one of the most famous dramatist of the world literature. He touches all the genres of drama whether it is either tragedy or comedy or historical plays or romantic plays. And the most important thing he was superb in all types. This lense focus on Shakespeare's life and his works.



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