Shakespeare Basics

Who was Shakespeare? Without doubt he was the greatest poet and dramatist the Western world has ever seen. However, this simple question has a complex answer! In asking "who was Shakespeare?" we discover the Bard’s eventful life, the reasons for his popularity and reveal the authorship controversy: Exactly who was Shakes

Why has Shakespeare been so popular for over 400 years? We look at the secret to his success.

Are you looking for new ways to keep Shakespeare fresh and relevant in the classroom? Our “For Teachers” section is the perfect place to get fresh ideas and swap techniques with fellow Shakespeare educators worldwide.

Share your top tips for teaching Shakespeare with English and drama educators from around the world.

Are you a Shakespeare newbie? Discover the Bard for the first time with our Shakespeare for Beginners FAQ.

Get the basic facts about William Shakespeare and the quartos from the British Library.

Share your top tips for teaching Shakespeare with English and drama educators from around the world.

New to Shakespeare? This list of essential Shakespeare facts is a great way to get to know the Bard and his work.

Have you got a question? Check out this comprehensive FAQ from Shakespeare Online and find out about everything from Shakespeare's work to life in Elizabethan England.

Need to learn about Shakespeare fast? We’re here with a fast-track Shakespeare 101 to teach you everything you need to know about Shakespeare.

Need information about William Shakespeare? We bring together all the essential information about William Shakespeare in one place!

Our Shakespeare "crib sheet" brings together all the essential facts about Shakespeare in one place. When was he born? What was his religion? When was the Globe built? How many plays and sonnets did he write? Facts about Shakespeare!