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Is Othello A Villain?
Othello is not usually a character that pops up in lists of Shakespeare’s villains, but it is possible to make the argument that Othello was … Read more
10 Ways To Improve Your English Writing Skills In 15 Mins Per Day
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Shakespeare & The World Of Othello
Every text that Shakespeare wrote has its own culture, characters, atmosphere, and specificity. Starting a new play gives us a feeling that we are entering … Read more
Shakespeare’s King Lear & A Country In Disruption
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Shakespeare’s Invention Of The Human
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Shakespeare’s Language
Contrary to popular belief, Shakespeare did not write in Old or Early English. Shakespeare’s language was actually Early Modern English, also known as Elizabethan English … Read more
Top 50 Virtual Learning Resources for Shakespeare
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‘Hamlet’, Shakespeare’s Modern Play
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The Hamlet Skull Scene: Symbolism & Significance
The ‘Hamlet skull scene’ – most commonly known as the ‘gravedigger scene’ appears in William Shakespeare‘s famous tragedy Hamlet. In this article, we’re going explore … Read more
Edward De Vere: Shakespeare’s True Identity?
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Montagues and Capulets: What’s The Story?
Montagues and Capulets appear in the famous love tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. The feud between the houses of Montagues and Capulets … Read more
