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12/07/02 -
Shakespeare Tales
A review of Marica William's wonderful introduction to seven plays by William Shakespeare.
11/14/02 -
The Shakespearean Couples Quiz
Romeo and Juliet, Antony and Cleopatra, Ferdinand and who? Take our quiz and match the famous couples from Shakespeare's plays. Good luck!
10/22/02 -
Scary Shakespeare
A collection of the Bard's thoughts on ghosts, witches, and omens, just in time for Halloween.
10/09/02 -
The Shakespearean Character Quiz: Part 2
Do you know where Shakespeare’s famous characters can be found? Take our quiz and match the character to the play from which he or she comes. Good luck!
09/18/02 -
Shakespeare's Kings
Acclaimed author John Julius Norwich explores the Middle Ages and the historical events behind Shakespeare's greatest plays.
08/26/02 -
Shakespeare's Swan
Shakespeare wrote more about birds than any other poet in western literature. Some of the Bard's many references to his favorite bird, the glorious swan, are featured inside.
08/14/02 -
Top 5 Shakespearean Villains
Shakespeare created some of the most memorable evildoers in all of literature. Here are my picks for the most notorious.
07/22/02 -
Do You Know Your Shakespearean Characters?
Everyone has heard of Shakespeare's greatest creations -- Hamlet, Macbeth, Iago, Prospero -- but matching the character to the play from which he or she comes is sometimes a challenge. Do you know where Shakespeare’s famous characters can be found? Take our quiz and find out. Good luck!.
07/09/02 -
Shakespeare's Seasons
A collection of Shakespearean quotations on the beauty, joy, and transitory nature of the four seasons.
06/24/02 -
Blackfriars Theatre
This week we explore the private theatre best known as the winter home of Shakespeare's acting troupe, the King's Men.
05/25/02 -
The Great Theatre
Learn about London's first public playhouse and early home to Shakespeare's acting troupe, the Chamberlain's Men.
04/30/02 -
Shakespeare's Audience
A look at the people who would have attended an original Shakespeare production.
04/09/02 -
Falstaff and the Queen
A brief look at Shakespeare's most lovable character and his connection to Elizabeth I.
01/11/02 -
Shakespeare FAQs
When was Shakespeare born? How many children did Shakespeare have? Here is our ever-expanding list of answers to your common questions about the Bard, updated frequently. Last updated: 01/01/03