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Shakespeare relied on Raphael Holinshed's "Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland" (1587) as he wrote his history plays. In fact, Shakespeare made more use of Holinshed's "Chronicles" than any other of his dramatic sources. Learn more about Shakespeare's sources....
Full fathom five thy father lies; Of his bones are coral made; Those are pearls that were his eyes: Nothing of him that doth fade But doth suffer a sea-change Into something rich and strange. "The Tempest" (1.2.462)...
If you are interested in joining the ISA or participating in the upcoming World Shakespeare Congress, please visit the ISA website....
Questions about Shakespeare's birth, parents, siblings, ancestry, and life as an actor and playwright. So, how well do you know William? Test your knowledge here....
A collection of quotations on Shakespeare's most beloved animal....
Hung be the heavens with black, yield day to night! Comets, importing change of times and states, Brandish your crystal tresses in the sky, And with them scourge the bad revolting stars, That have consented unto Henry's death! King Henry...
The plays printed originally in quarto format were branded fraudulent by the editors of the First Folio, Heminge and Condell, who wrote in the Preface to their collection that fans of Shakespeare's works had been cheated by "diverse stolen and...
The sonnet opens with a seemingly joyous and innocent tribute to the young friend who is vital to the poet's emotional well being. However, the poet quickly establishes the negative aspect of his dependence on his beloved, and the complimentary...
Romeo and Juliet, Antony and Cleopatra, Ferdinand and who? Take our quiz and match the famous couples from Shakespeare's plays. Good luck!...
Yet the first bringer of unwelcome news Hath but a losing office, and his tongue Sounds ever after as a sullen bell, Remember'd tolling a departing friend. "II Henry IV" (1.1.41-44)...
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