William Shakespeare’s works are brilliant and inspiring, both in his day and in ours. But they were written in the Elizabethan era of the late 1500s and early 1600s, using expressions of his day. “We ...

Shakespeare may be one of the most revered playwrights of all time, but some of his work sure is hard to read. Even Sir Ian McKellen thinks so. In fact, he suggests that reading Shakespeare is a task ...

Although Shakespeare is the most famous—and lauded—writer in English, most adult readers, theatergoers and students would be hard pressed to admit they fully understand the complexity or complete ...

It's almost time for students to head back to school. Don't contribute to the insignificance of human learning by failing to understand Shakespeare. Use the free Shakespeare app for access to the ...

The works of William Shakespeare have long been a staple of both high school drama and English classes around the country. However, despite their prevalence in the classroom, many students still ...

Shakespeare wrote in such a way that all men may find beauty and understanding in his words. For this reason, he is called our most universal poet; we can all respond in some measure to what he says.