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#William Shakespeare

Why Shakespeare Isn’t Fancy

One reader explains why Shakespeare isn't fancy, and how a contextual understanding of his work proves that point.

Should We Still Study Shakespeare?

Should we still study Shakespeare? There isn’t a simple answer, but I think we should.

Who Was Shakespeare? An Investigation Into the Authorship of His Plays

Who was Shakespeare? Some people don't believe William Shakespeare wrote his plays. One reader investigates the leading theories.

A Definitive List of the Best Shakespeare Film Adaptations

Missing live theater, one Shakespeare fan turns on the tube and delivers your go-to guide to the best Shakespeare film adaptations.

20 Shakespeare Puns: The Good, the Bad, and the Awful

By the pricking of my thumbs, some Shakespeare puns this way come.

4 Graphic Novel Adaptations of Shakespeare

Want to experience the bard(s) as they were meant to be enjoyed without being pelted in the head with rotten vegetables by the haters? We got you.

4 Italian Travel Locations Perfect for Shakespeare Fans

Pack your bags, world travelers! Let your imagination run wild as you wander the places that William Shakespeare chose for his plays.

15 of the Best Shakespeare Tattoos

Looking for a tattoo from Shakespeare? From As You Like It to The Winter's Tale, here are 15 of the best Shakespeare tattoos inspired by the Bard's sonnets, quotes, and plays.

Reading Shakespeare is Absurd, But Still Amazing

Want to read all of Shakespeare's plays? It's a lofty mountain to climb, and an absurd one.

Shakespeare Adaptations We’d Love to See

Shakespeare's plays are always ripe for reimagining. But what writers could do it best? Rioters share their picks.