SHAKESPEARE
The Life and Times of William Shakespeare
Watch a short video biography of William Shakespeare, The Bard of Avon best known for his plays "Hamlet," "Romeo and Juliet," and "King Lear." (4:43 min)
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Full Biography (58 min)
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Explore the list of his plays when they were completed here
Explore the list of Shakespeare's Sonnetts
Check out the article by the New York Times Louis Bayard, "William Shakespeare, Playwright and Poet, Is Dead at 52"
Explore the list of Shakespeare's Sonnetts
Check out the article by the New York Times Louis Bayard, "William Shakespeare, Playwright and Poet, Is Dead at 52"
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Relationships by Shakespeare
Insults by Shakespeare -
April Gudenrath “You’re a fishmonger!” By taking a closer look at Shakespeare’s words---specifically his insults---we see why he is known as a master playwright whose works transcend time and appeal to audiences all over the world. Check out examples of his insults Here. |
Shakespearean dating tips - Anthony John Peters
Beyond giving the world dozens of English language masterpieces and inventing countless words (including the word countless), William Shakespeare, ever the overachieving bard, especially had a way with the romantic turn of phrase. Anthony John Peters explains why Shakespeare's coy use of metaphor was so effective -- and may just help you get a date today. |
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Try out this Shakespearean Insult Generator
Explore the Top 50 Quotes on Love Here or Quotes of Love Here
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Click Here to read a selection of Funny Quotes from various Shakespearean plays
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Understanding the
~Relevance of the Rhythm of Shakespeare~
From the Hip Hop Shakespeare Company
From Bards to Hip Hop Artists from Artists and Producers
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Shakespeare was the First Gangster Hip-Hop Artist
Doug Rappaport in a TED Talk at EdgemontSchool |
Iambic Pentameter
Shakespeare sometimes gets a bad rap in high schools for his complex plots and antiquated language. But a quick peek into the rhythm of his words reveals a poet deeply rooted in the way people spoke in his time — and still speak today. Why do Shakespeare’s words have such staying power? David T. Freeman and Gregory Taylor uncover the power of iambic pentameter in this TED ED Talk.
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Rhythm and Repetition in Poetry
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From Shakespeare to Eminem:
Humans are creatures of rhythm and repetition. From our breath to our gait: rhythm is central to our experience, and often brings us pleasure. We can find pleasure in the rhythm of a song, or even the rows of an orchard. Of course, too much repetition can also backfire. David Silverstein describes what poetic repetition is and why it works. |
A Language All His Own
The English language owes a great debt to Shakespeare. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was not only a prolific writer, he is said to have introduced thousands of words and phrases into the English language. However, it is commonly suggested that Shakespeare might not have invented certain words and phrases, but rather his works are the first time the words were actually written down. The argument by many scholars is that words and phrases attributed to Shakespeare were probably spoken first. This does not discount the fact, however, that Shakespeare was a master of the English language, demonstrating great wit. He invented common words by changing nouns into verbs, changing verbs into adjectives, connecting words never before used together, adding prefixes and suffixes, and devising words wholly original and putting them on paper. Click Here for an interactive list of original words and where they originated in his plays. Click here for Shakespeare Invented and also try your hand at combining words of insult.
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Shakespeare Uncovered
Shakespeare Uncovered combines history, biography, iconic performances, new analysis, and the personal passions of its celebrated hosts Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Irons, Derek Jacobi, Trevor Nunn, Joely Richardson, and David Tennant to tell the stories behind the stories of Shakespeares greatest plays.
SHAKESPEARE BEHIND BARS
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Julius Cesear
To watch a 9 min video entitled Summary of Julius Cesar Click Here
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Click Here for the Audio book Version on Youtube From Greatest Audio Books and Libravox
Two versions of Julius Cesar
Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. Starring Robert Stephens and Edward Woodward (1969)
Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. Starring Robert Stephens and Edward Woodward (1969)
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Additional Resources
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