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Simple Facts About William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare is widely recognized as a great writer. He composed 37 plays, 154 sonnets and five longer-form works of poetry, "Venus and Adonis,""Lucrece,""A Lover's Complaint,""The Passionate...
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Summary of "The Comedy of Errors" by William Shakespeare
"The Comedy of Errors," one of Shakespeare's earliest plays, was written sometime in the 1590s, although the exact date is unknown. It is one of Shakespeare's more humorous and light plays, greatly...
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A Summary of "Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare
"Twelfth Night" is a play by William Shakespeare that takes place along the Adriatic Sea. The play is a romantic comedy that features complicated love stories and ridiculous plot twists. The play was...
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A Summary of Shakespeare's "King John"
"The Life and Death of King John" was written by William Shakespeare between 1594 and 1596. Set in the early 13th century, the play opens in the aftermath of the death of King Richard I, known as the...
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A Summary of Shakespeare's "Henry VIII"
"Henry VIII," presumed to be the last play written by English bard William Shakespeare, was first performed between 1612 and 1613. It tells the story of King Henry VIII, who in history became more...
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William Shakespeare Information for Kids
The famous English playwright William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon on April 23, 1564. Although not much is known about his personal life, Shakespeare's plays and poems have survived...
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What Tragic Family Event Occurred Around the Same Time as Shakespeare's...
"Romeo and Juliet" is a play written by English writer William Shakespeare (1564-1616). The play was first published in 1597, and is based on an Italian tale that was translated into English during the...
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Shakespeare's Characterization of Macbeth
The first thing the reader learns about Macbeth is his bravery on the battlefield, as reported by a wounded captain. After three witches foretell that Macbeth will become king, his overwhelming...
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Description of Iago in Shakespeare
Many literary critics, from A.C. Bradley to Harold Bloom, have focused their discussions of Shakespeare's "Othello" not around the title character but around his trusted ensign, "Honest Iago." Iago is...
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Examples of Puns in Shakespeare's Writings
William Shakespeare was a pun-mad writer. Samuel Johnson expressed his frustration with Shakespeare's frequent punning in his "Preface to Shakespeare": "A quibble is to Shakespeare what luminous...
View ArticleSummary of Shakespeare's "Troilus and Cressida"
The play "Troilus and Cressida" by William Shakespeare takes place during the Trojan War, when the Greeks sought to recover Helen from the city of Troy. The first recorded production took place in...
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What Was Shakespeare's Source for "Julius Caesar"?
William Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar" follows the exploits and eventual demise of the eponymous character, an emperor of ancient Rome. Caesar aims to become dictator, and a supporting cast both...
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How Reading Shakespeare Affects You
Shakespeare's writing can be confusing and hard to grasp for many readers who don't know the meanings of some out-of-date words. To others, however, Shakespeare represents beautiful imagery. In...
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Shakespeare's Inspiration to Write "Romeo and Juliet"
William Shakespeare wrote the romantic tragedy "Romeo & Juliet" between 1594 and 1596; the play was published in 1597 when Shakespeare was aged 30. "Romeo & Juliet" takes place in the Italian...
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What Is "The Seven Ages of Man" by William Shakespeare About?
Shakespeare wrote plays intended to entertain the Renaissance audience, and within the plays were monologues that offered introspection on the human condition as well as an insight into the thoughts of...
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What Is the Overall Message in "Julius Caesar"?
"Julius Caesar" is one of Shakespeare's most widely performed plays and perhaps his greatest Roman-era history. While the play is mostly accurate in its depiction of the events surrounding Julius...
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How Has Shakespeare Influenced the English Language?
The influence of William Shakespeare's writings on the English language is second only to that of the Bible. His words, characters, plots and philosophies so thoroughly saturate English that its...
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Information on Shakespeare's Play "The Tragedy of Macbeth"
"The Tragedy of Macbeth" by William Shakespeare is a famous and controversial play. The story is a multifaceted tale of greed, betrayal and murder. The character of Macbeth is widely regarded as one of...
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A Summary of the Comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
"A Midsummer Night's Dream" is one of Shakespeare's famous comedies, performed on stages throughout the world. "A Midsummer Night's Dream" was also converted into a movie several times, most recently...
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What Does Shakespeare's "Two Faces" Represent?
The idea of being two-faced is an ancient one. Duplicity, or showing some people one side of your character while showing others an opposite temperament, is as old as man himself. Even today,...
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