Shakespeare

Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's preeminent playwright. He is often called England's national poet who tops the list of symbols that Britons feel most pride.

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rood

Literature; Shakespeare

A cross or crucifix with a sculpted, carved or molded figure of Christ. Characters in Shakespeare often swore to the truth of a statement with the expression "by the rood" or "by the holy rood." ...

Henry V

Literature; Shakespeare

King Henry IV has died and his son Prince Hal reigns. It's war with France and all England rises up to back the King. At the city of Harfleur, the King and his forces encounter stiff resistance and ...

Henry IV (Part 1)

Literature; Shakespeare

This is one of Shakespeare's most popular plays, featuring the opportunistic , Sir John Falstaff. Part I is the second in a series of four English history plays that make up Shakespeare's major ...

Henry VI (Part 3)

Literature; Shakespeare

Richard, Duke of York, takes the throne of England but when confronted by King Henry VI he agrees that he will not take the crown and will leave Henry in peace if his own family are named as the ...

Henry VI (Part 1)

Literature; Shakespeare

The story unfolds with the death of King Henry V and his young son takes the throne as Henry VI. Gloucester serves as Lord Protector to guide and advise the young monarch through his early years. ...

The Tempest

Literature; Shakespeare

The Tempest is a play by William Shakespeare, most likely written in 1610-11. It is set on a remote island, where Prospero (the exiled Duke of Milan), plots to restore his daughter Miranda to her ...

Shakespeare’s sonnets

Literature; Shakespeare

Shakespeare’s sonnets are a collection of 154 sonnets dealing with the themes of love, beauty and mortality. Almost all of the sonnets are constructed from three four-line stanzas (or quatrains) and ...