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Read insightful articles on William Shakespeare’s life, his literary works, and their historical contexts. Our content ranges from analyses of his plays and characters to lesser-known facts about his biography.

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5 Ways To Make Shakespeare More Interesting To Kids In The Classroom

January 30, 2026

Richard Martins

Shakespeare’s plays and poems remain major parts of English literature classes, yet many students struggle when first encountering his work. ...

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The Missing Plays – What Happened to ‘Cardenio’ and ‘Love’s Labour’s Won’?

January 28, 2026

Richard Martins

William Shakespeare’s reputation rests heavily on the survival of his plays through early print culture, especially the 1623 First Folio ...

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Shakespeare’s Dark Lady – Who Was the Real Woman Behind the Sonnets?

January 28, 2026

Richard Martins

Shakespeare’s sonnets, especially those numbered 127 through 154, introduce a woman known only as the Dark Lady. Dark hair, dark ...

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5 Best Shakespeare Retellings on Netflix & HBO – A 2026 Streaming Guide

January 28, 2026

Richard Martins

Shakespeare remains cinema’s most adapted writer, shaping film and television across decades through faithful recreations and bold modern reinterpretations. Filmmakers ...

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From ‘Succession’ to ‘The Bear’ – Modern TV Shows That Are Secretly Shakespearean Tragedies

January 28, 2026

Richard Martins

Shakespeare’s plays revolve around power struggles, betrayal, hubris, and inevitable collapse. Centuries later, those same dramatic engines continue to drive ...