Shakespeare

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

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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’?

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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?

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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

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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

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Richard Martins

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

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Was Shakespeare Actually a Woman? Exploring the Mary Sidney Theory

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Richard Martins

What if one of history’s most celebrated writers was not who readers have long believed, but instead a woman whose ...

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How Many Words Did Shakespeare Invent and Do We Still Use Them Today

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Richard Martins

If you’ve ever seen the claim that Shakespeare “invented” 1,700 English words, you’ve probably paused mid-scroll and thought, huh, that’s ...

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What Are Benvolio’s Most Significant Actions in Romeo and Juliet?

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Richard Martins

Benvolio, a character in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” serves as a voice of reason and peace. His role is crucial ...

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When Exactly Was Romeo and Juliet Written?

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Richard Martins

“Romeo and Juliet,” one of William Shakespeare’s most famous plays, holds a significant place in literary history. Its timeless tale ...