Novels Inspired by Shakespeare
William Shakespeare is one of the most influential writers in history, and his work has been adapted and reinterpreted in countless ways. Novels inspired by … Read more
Life & Times
Step into Shakespeare’s life and times – his world. Discover how his life and historical context shaped the themes, characters, and stories that continue to captivate audiences today.
Shakespeare’s First Folio at 400 Years Old 📖🎂
As we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare’s First Folio, the popularity of its author is stronger than it has ever been, … Read more
Treading Shakespeare’s Boards in Norfolk
Some of Europe’s most popular tourist attractions feature Shakespeare in one way or another –theatres, the town where he grew up, the house where he … Read more
Are You Calling Shakespeare A Thief?
A recent article in the UK’s Guardian was headlined “New evidence suggests Shakespeare may have stolen the plot of Cymbeline.” Well! Using legal language like … Read more
‘Bodkin’? What Exactly Is A Bodkin?
“Bodkin” is one of those lovely Middle English words that adorn Elizabethan plays but that we don’t use anymore. We use the word “stiletto” for … Read more
The ‘Golden Age’ And William Shakespeare
The name ‘William Shakespeare’ is associated with a golden age in English drama. The term “golden age” refers to a period when great activity in … Read more
Banishment in Shakespeare
What is banishment? Banishment is the state of being exiled or sent away from one’s home. Being banished was the worst thing that could happen … Read more
William Shakespeare and the Earl of Southampton
Much has been written about the relationship between William Shakespeare and the Earl of Southampton. Well, here is the actual story. When Henry Wriothesley was … Read more
‘Cozen’? What Exactly Is A Cozen?
The word “cozen” was a common Middle English word meaning to cheat, trick, deceive, or dupe. It was sometimes spelt “cozyn.” It possibly entered the … Read more
Was Shakespeare Rich?
Today, William Shakespeare is acknowledged as one of the most important writers in the English language, of any era, and perhaps the best of all … Read more
Shakespeare References To Sports & Games
When we talk to each other we make linguistic shortcuts by using metaphors, which we get from the large range of the activities that we … Read more
William Shakespeare New Year’s Resolutions
As we open our eyes to another new year, custom dictates we make the odd new year’s resolution to try and keep (at least until … Read more
