Shakespeare Sites
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William Shakespeare (1564-1616) Grade Level: 9-12
"All the world's a stage, and men and women merely players." This guide to William Shakespeare, whose work, even four centuries later, inspires adaptations (more than four hundred on film) and re-interpretations, includes an image, links to ten related Guardian and Observer features and reviews, and a number of facts about the author arranged under such headings as "Critical verdict" ("Ben Jonson's verdict in the First Folio--that Shakespeare is "for all time"--has proved true"), "Now read on," and "Recommended biography."
Topic:Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Grade Level: 9-12
Project Gutenberg offers nineteen thousand complete electronic books (or eBooks) free to anyone in the United States, where the copyright for the texts has expired. Founded by Michael Hart in 1971, the Project states its mission simply: "To encourage the creation and distribution of eBooks." The online library, which can be browsed by author, title, language, and/or recently posted books, features several entries for the English playwright William Shakespeare, including As You Like It, Hamlet, Henry V, Julius Caesar, King Lear, The Merchant of Venice, and Othello.
Topic:English drama; English dramatists; English literature; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Draft early texts (Annex) Grade Level: 6-8 9-12
Complete Shakespeare texts, transcribed from the original versions complete with the original errors and line breaks, are available through this web site. You can access the texts by the version, alphabetically, or chronologically. The downloads remain free of charge as long as the copyright appears on each copy.
Topic:Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Shakespeare Grade Level: 6-8 9-12
Terrific images and easy navigation make this Encyclopædia Britannica presentation an appealing virtual stop, but, characteristically, the site is also text-rich. The many articles and special features explore the life of Shakespeare, the theater in which he produced his plays, and, of course, the plays themselves. Other highlights: Biographies of Shakespeare's contemporaries, "A Chronology of the Shakespearean World," and a review of film interpretations of Shakespeare's work, including the movies of directors Laurence Olivier, Kenneth Branagh, and Baz Lurhmann.
Topic:Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Legends - Shakespeare's Stories Grade Level: 9-12
This is the essential online resource for William Shakespeare on the Internet which includes a Shakespeare Timeline, which gives the key events of his life and work with evidence. Visit the Shakespeare biography quiz if you are brave enough. Additional links include "The Shakespeare Canon" and "Tales from Shakespeare." Also included is a link to "The Complete works of William Shakespeare" and a "Shakespearean Grammar" in which a complete table of the contents of each paragraph has been prefixed and indexed.
Topic:Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Mr. William Shakespeare and the Internet Grade Level: 6-8 9-12
Mr. William Shakespeare and the Internet is a complete annotated guide to the scholarly Shakespeare resources available on the Internet. Here you will find a Shakespeare timeline which gives the key events of Shakespeare's life and work along with related documentary evidence. On a sidebar you will find links to his works, life and times, theater, criticism, renaissance, sources educational best sites and other sites.
Topic:Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Shakespeare Online Grade Level: 9-12
Whether you are honing up on your Shakespeare knowledge, reading one of his great works, researching the playwright, or just surfing for Shakespeare enjoyment, this site has it all. Read over 100 of Shakespeare?s sonnets and longer poems. Pages include explanations, synopses, and analysis of his major plays. Read several essays on Shakespeare?s plays, poems, and theatre. Get essay ideas and use an online glossary. Learn about Shakespeare?s theatres. Test your knowledge with several quizzes, at varying levels of difficulty.
Topic:Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Shakespeare Resource Center Grade Level: 9-12
If you?re researching Shakespeare, then use this site as a source. The Shakespeare Resource Center web site provides bibliographical information, an overview of his works, links to online editions of his works with commentary, and summaries of his entire collection that are useful to struggling readers. You can also read Shakespeare?s will and about the ongoing debate over authorship. Check out information about the Globe Theatre and Elizabethan times. Other features include a researchable glossary and links to other great Shakespeare sites.
Topic:Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Shakespeare's Plays and Sonnets with Essays, Quotes, Criticism, and More. Grade Level: 9-12
Whether you are trying to understand his plays or researching his life and times, this is a handy site for those studying Shakespeare. Here you will find study guides for his plays, translations of his plays into easy-to-read language, a database for searching about Shakespeare, and topical essays. You can research Shakespeare?s world, his work, influence, biography, chronology of life accomplishments, and his involvement with the Globe Theatre. Pages also include famous quotations and portraits.
Topic:Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Shakespeare, William. Bartleby.com Grade Level: 6-8 9-12
This comprehensive site features author William Shakespeare's writings and also contains biographical and critical information. Included are full text versions of 37 plays, 154 sonnets, and miscellaneous sonnets. Over 1500 quotations from Shakespeare's plays are accessed by title of the play and then in order of occurrence. The biographical section is particularly rich, including many chapters from the "Cambridge History of English Literature," and essays by T.S. Eliot and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Charles and Mary Lamb's lighthearted versions of Shakespeare are also included in full text.
Topic:Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Surfing with the Bard Plays Zone Grade Level: 9-12
Studying Shakespeare? Then go surfing the internet with the Bard! This is the site for resources, online help, and great links about Shakespeare. Join discussions and post questions. Enter the Plays Zone page and choose from several plays of the following categories: comedies, tragedies, histories, romances, and poems. Find summaries, analysis, and multimedia links that will bring that play to life. Students can download study guides and teachers can find lesson plans and links. A fun page takes a silly spin on Shakespeare, from a Star Trek analogy to paper dolls!
Topic:Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
The Elizabethan Theatre Grade Level: 9-12 This website contains the text of a lecture on William Shakespeare done by Professor Hilda D. Spear (University of Dundee) at Cologne University in October 1989. The lecture is broken down into various topics such as Great Halls; Outdoor Theatres; Theatre and Drama; Actors, Acting and Audiences. Each section has images to enlarge relating to the text.
Topic:Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
The New Internet Shakespeare Editions Grade Level: 6-8 9-12
Scholarly, fully annotated texts of Shakespeare's plays available in a form native to the medium of the Internet," with special consideration given to hyperlinks between plays and easy access to related scholarship. Includes an explanation of the editorial vision behind the project and a more informal discussion and related materials section.
Topic:Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Shakespeare on the Net Field Trip Grade Level: 9-12
Take this internet field trip and learn all about Shakespeare. A good place to start the trip is at the "Shakespeare Timeline." Next, you might want to visit the "Sonnet" section, or the "Play" section. Or, of interest to you, might be "Shakespeare at the Movies" or "Shakespeare's Stratford." Customize your internet field trip and have fun! Learn about The Globe, learn a little bit of London history, and learn a lot about Shakespeare.
Topic:Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616; Shakespeare, William,--1564-1616.--Macbeth
Macbeth Introduction Grade Level: 9-12
Enotes are available for many works of literature. One of those works is Macbeth by William Shakespeare. An introduction provides a brief overview of the play. The complete text of the play is available online. Next, a scene-by-scene summary is provided. Following this are answers to frequently asked questions about the play. Scene-by-scene critical commentary follows. Other sections include character analysis, essays, criticism, selected quotes, images, and a bibliography that provides book titles for further research.
Topic:Literature; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616; Shakespeare, William,--1564-1616.--Macbeth
Criticism: Collections of Articles Grade Level: 9-12
This web site offers interesting criticisms of Shakespeare's plays. You will find a collection of journals and articles on this site. Journals include the Renaissance Forum, English Literary History and more. Articles are from current and past dates including dates prior to 1935. Criticisms and reviews are on various plays such as A Midsummer's Night Dream, Cymbeline, Hamlet, Julius Cesar, King Lear, Macbeth, Much Ado About Nothing and many more have a variety of articles linked to them as well.
Topic:Criticism; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Guide to Writing a Basic Essay Grade Level: K-5 6-8 9-12
Are you troubled by the thought of writing essays? Fear them no longer! Essays are all built around the same basic structure, and once you learn that, they will practically write themselves. Simple steps are given to guide you in the process of writing an essay, no matter what the topic is. A sample essay is provided. The instructions can be printed out for use later. Links are given for other writing resources as well as a paraphrasing of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
Topic:Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616; Writing
Penn Leary's Cryptographic Shakespeare Grade Level: 9-12
Are there ciphers found within the works of Shakespeare? And did Shakespeare actually write the works he is known for? In this online essay you will explore a theory to these questions. You will examine the life of both William Shakespeare and a man by the name of Francis Bacon, who was known for working with cipher systems. The site gives you an interesting twist with several examples that point towards Bacon being the creator of these Shakespearean masterpieces. In addition you will find specific examples in Shakespearean works that may use a specific cipher system.
Topic:Ciphers; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Quotations by William Shakespeare Grade Level: 9-12
"Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind; and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind." This famous quote from William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream is one of thousands of quotes on this web site. If you are a Shakespeare fan, you will truly enjoy this site as it is entirely devoted to him and the quotes from his various plays, sonnets, and poetry. The quotes are divided up by the play, sonnet, or poem they are from so you can easily find one to fit your needs.
Topic:Quotations; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Shakespeare Resources Grade Level: 6-8 9-12
Are you one of the many people in the world who just cannot get enough of William Shakespeare? If you are, you have come to the right place! Here you will find a terrific Shakespeare resource that includes links for the complete works of the Bard, a compare and contrast section for certain of his works, and plenty of other links to even more Shakespeare material. You will surely be able to find anything you are looking for here.
Topic:Authors; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Shakespeare's Four Final Plays: The Romances Grade Level: 9-12
Combining comic and tragic elements, romance plays emerged in the early 16th century. Also called tragic-comedies, explore the themes of such plays, including love, intrigue, darkness, evil, and joy. Contrast fortune and providence, alienation and reconciliation, destruction and restoration, revenge and forgiveness, all combining in the plot of these Shakespearean plays. The happy ending in a romance is often bittersweet, with the cycle of life and death being played out in the larger community. The characters are symbolic, consequences are not always logical, and a catastrophe often leads to resolution.
Topic:Romances; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Shakespeare's Monologues Grade Level: 9-12
The author has compiled sources for monologues written by William Shakespeare. Links are provided to monologues for men and women which yield "a list of the plays categorized alphabetically by comedy, history and tragedy. Each entry includes the character's name, the first line of the speech, is marked as verse or prose and gives the location within the play where the monologue is found. Each entry includes a link to the full text of the scene in which the monologue is found." This is an extremely well organized site that is a great benefit for the drama student or teacher.
Topic:Monologues; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
William Shakespeare Electronic Texts Grade Level: 6-8 9-12
Are you one of those people who would much rather surf the internet than pick up a book? If you would still like to read a few of the classics but can't seem to tear yourself away from the web, you will have to check out this web site. Here you will find the complete works of William Shakespeare, available in online books. You can read more than one hundred and twenty volumes, all without ever leaving your screen.
Topic:Authors; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Works by William Shakespeare Grade Level: 6-8 9-12
One of the most famous playwrights in all of history was a man named William Shakespeare. His works are still being recreated over and over again, more than a century after his death. On this web site you will be able to access the complete works of William Shakespeare, including his most famous stories, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Hamlet. You can read all of these plays and more in their entirety here.
Topic:Authors; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Shakespeare Grade Level: 6-8 9-12
Study the life of William Shakespeare from this web site. Read about his interesting entry into the world of theater. Learn what is known about his life. At the young age of eighteen he married Anne Hathaway and they moved to London. Find out about his early days in London theater and how he went on to become known as the "greatest English speaking playwright." Some of his plays include A Midsummer's Night Dream, King Lear, Othello, Macbeth, and The Merchant of Venice.
Topic:Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616; Shakespeare, William,--1564-1616.--Macbeth; Theater; Theater--History
Online Anthology Grade Level: 9-12
Canadian adaptations of Shakespeare's literature are available at this online anthology. Each text in the anthology has a short introduction and links to records in the database and to related multimedia. A featured spotlight describes Aboriginal versions of Shakespeare's plays. Read interviews with Canadian playwrights and theatre producers about Shakespearean adaptation in Canada. Browse the table of contents for many related essays and documents. Multimedia includes an image gallery as well as streaming audio and video.
Topic:Anthologies; Literature; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Surfing with the Bard - Shakespeare High Grade Level: 6-8 9-12
Can you imagine being able to attend a high school whose focus was solely on the great playwright William Shakespeare? On this web site you will find the next best thing: a virtual high school that focuses on The Bard. Here you will be able to attend Shakespeare 101, go into the cafeteria for Shakespeare related conversations, or look through a Shakespeare photo album. There are many other rooms to choose from, so the choice is yours!
Topic:Authors; Poets; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
William Shakespeare Grade Level: 9-12
HarperAudio Recordings are available as 8 kHz computer sound files on Internet Town Hall through Harper Collins and Internet Multicasting Service. Among the spoken-word files available to virtual visitors are Sir John Gielgud reading the sonnets of William Shakespeare, which were composed between 1593 and 1601 but unpublished until 1609; excerpts from the 1963 performance of Shakespeare's comedy Much Ado about Nothing, featuring Rex Harrison and Rachel Roberts as Benedick and Beatrice; and excerpts from the bard's history play Julius Caesar, starring Sir Ralph Richardson and Anthony Quayle.
Topic:Drama; Dramatists; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Savoring Shakespeare's Sonnets Grade Level: 9-12
William Shakespeare used a collection of sonnets or poems to tell stories in his plays, along with blank verse. Each sonnet was fourteen lines with a specific rhyming pattern and iambic pentameter. His trademark was to either summarize the sonnet or add a surprise ending. Shakespeare's sonnets advise, admonish, praise, or nag the young lord or his mistress. They express the loyalty of the poet, the importance of children, conflict over a woman's love, and reconciliation.
Topic:Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616; Sonnets; Stories in rhyme
"You Kiss by the Book" -- Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Grade Level: 6-8 9-12
Examine the plot and characterization in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. This Edsitement web site is actually a literature lesson on figurative language and poetic conventions and forms. Learn about the use of sonnets in early English literature. Activities include exploring different acts of the play and analyzing the words used by Shakespeare's characters. Links are included so you can find complete editions of the play online. Additional links take you to information about the Globe Theater.
Topic:English literature--History and criticism; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Julius Caesar Grade Level: 6-8 9-12
Shakespeare's, Julius Caesar, was a beautifully written play and is an important piece of classical literature. This web site offers a paraphrase of the play and is divided into five acts. The author of the sites warns readers that this is not meant to replace the original text but instead supplement the wonderful words of Shakespeare himself. Links include a variety of Shakespeare's works as well as other web sites about Julius Caesar.
Topic:Caesar, Julius; Classical literature; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Penn State's Electronic Classics Series Shakespeare in *.PDFs!
Grade Level: 9-12
Established in August 1997, Penn State University's Electronic Classics Site publishes a contemporary authors series, the contents of two university literary magazines (Palimpsest and Best of Four), and work that is free of copyright (i.e., "work [...] of a classical nature, or at least pre-World War II"). In this latter category, visitors will find the page "Shakespeare in *.PDFs," which comprises the bard's sonnets and other poetry, the tragedies (e.g., Hamlet, King Lear, Othello), the comedies (e.g., The Merchant of Venice, As You Like It), the histories (e.g., Henry V, King John), and the romances (e.g., The Tempest).
Topic:English dramatists; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Shakespeare Grade Level: 9-12
If studying the works of Shakespeare seems overwhelming to you, use this site as a resource. It is written in simple language and divided into many subtopics. Start with biographical information and historical context where you can find out how Shakespeare's works were viewed through the ages and learn about his influence on the English language. Discover the kinds of plays written by Shakespeare and understand the language he uses. You will find short quizzes throughout the site, and even find some good reasons for studying Shakespeare!
Topic:English literature--History and criticism; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Shakespeare Grade Level: 9-12
William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright. Many people think he was one of the greatest writers of the English language. His works have been published in different languages, and his plays have been performed all around the world. You will get an opportunity to read the text of his work on this Web site. Some of his more famous works include: "Anthony and Cleopatra", "Comedy of Errors", "Hamlet", "Julius Caesar", "Othello", and "Romeo and Juliet".
Topic:Literature--Collections; Poetry; Poets; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
A Look at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Grade Level: 6-8 9-12
There are thousands of lines from the many plays of William Shakespeare that people all over love to quote. He is one of the most astounding playwrights in history, and many would argue that he was the greatest one who ever lived. On this web site you can learn about the place that William Shakespeare both co-owned and used to write his own masterpieces, the Globe Theatre. Read on to see about the construction, the advertising, and the motto for this historical building.
Topic:Globe Theatre (Southwark, London, England); Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Shakespeare's Globe Grade Level: 6-8 9-12
If you are a fan of the legendary playwright William Shakespeare, then chances are you are already familiar with the Globe Theatre. On this web site you can learn all about this historical place and its connections to the playwright who is often known as The Bard. Here you will be able to discover how the building was constructed, what happened in the years it stood, and how it burned down. There are a few links here for you to follow as well.
Topic:Globe Theatre (Southwark, London, England); Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
The Capulets and the Montagues by Vincenzo Bellini Grade Level: 9-12
There have been many amazing composers throughout the history of the world, and one of the greatest was the Italian composer Vincenzo Bellini. He was a child prodigy who began singing before he was two years old, and began composing his works at the young age of six. On this web site you can read synopsis of one of his operas, The Capulets and the Montagues. This opera was not written about Romeo and Juliet as one may think. Read on to find out more about this opera and the story behind it.
Topic:Bellini, Vincenzo,--1801-1835; Composers; Operas; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
William Shakespeare / Shakespeare's Globe Theater
Grade Level: 6-8 9-12
William Shakespeare is considered by many people around the world to be the finest playwright who ever lived. Whether you love his work or not, it is easy to see the impact he has had on the world of the theatre. On this web site you can read about the Globe Theatre, the place where Shakespeare wrote many of his plays. This is a very detailed article, and it also tells what happened after the original Globe Theatre burned to the ground.
Topic:Globe Theatre (Southwark, London, England); Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Shakespeare, William Grade Level: 9-12
An annotated bibliography of prose, poetry, film, video, and art, the Literature, Arts, and Medicine Database comprises entries that serve as resources in health/pre-health and liberal arts settings. The works in the database were annotated because of their value in medical humanities. Five plays (Hamlet, King Lear, Macbeth, Othello, and Richard III) and five sonnets by William Shakespeare are annotated. Each of the entries for these works includes a summary and commentary, as well as the key words by which the work may be searched.
Topic:English dramatists; English literature; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
The works of the bard Grade Level: 9-12
This is a comprehensive site offering most, if not all, of Shakespeare's great works. View his histories, poetry, comedies, and tragedies in their entirety. Also available is a complete glossary of terms to enable a Shakespearean beginner the luxury of definitions to common terms close at hand. A listing of many additional Shakespeare sites is also available for further research.
Topic:English authors; English literature; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
William Shakespeare Grade Level: 6-8 9-12
The tombstone of William Shakespeare advises, "Blest be the man who cast these stones, and cursed be he that moves my bones." According to Biblio, literary legend maintains that unpublished scripts lie in the bard's tomb, but the claims remain unverified, perhaps because of the cryptic warning. The life--or as little about it as historians have been able to determine--and work of Shakespeare, which includes both plays and sonnets, are explored in this entry, one in a database of more than three hundred author biographies and bibliographies representing contemporary writers, bestselling authors, and common names in the literary canon.
Topic:English dramatists; English literature; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Rhyme Zone Grade Level: K-5 6-8 9-12
Have you ever had a really hard time coming up with a word that rhymes with "dolphin" or "turtledove" or "squeal," this is the site for you. Just type your word into the search box and you will find out the rhymes, the synonyms and the definition. Other features on this rhyming dictionary page, which is powered by Lycos, include sections about Shakespeare, quotations, famous historical documents, and Mother Goose nursery rhymes. Fun games and puzzles are also available.
Topic:Encyclopedias and dictionaries; Games; Nursery rhymes; Puzzles; Quotations; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Ben Jonson Grade Level: 9-12
The Public Broadcasting System provides this biographical material about Ben Jonson. The article is presented as one of many focusing on people who were in some way associated with William Shakespeare. The author relates information about Jonson's and Shakepeare's relationship, telling of how they disagreed over the acceptance of a new "phenomenon" of the 1600's. "There seems to have been an almost brotherly relationship between Jonson and Shakespeare." Interesting information about Jonson's life is provided along with a list of his works.
Topic:English dramatists; Jonson, Ben,--1573?-1637; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Take a Quotation Quiz! Grade Level: K-5 6-8 9-12
Can you guess what famous person uttered these words: "Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them." This quote by playwright William Shakespeare begins this web site that focuses on twelve famous individuals. You can read their quotations, which are divided up into different subjects, read essays on each of the people, and then take a quiz that is made up entirely of quotations. Can you figure out who said what?
Topic:Quotations; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616; Stowe, Harriet Beecher,--1811-1896; Twain, Mark,--1835-1910
William Shakespeare Grade Level: 9-12
Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers, maintains a web complement to Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama by X. J. Kennedy and Dana Gioia. The entry on William Shakespeare observes, "No one else has made such stunningly effective use of language, or enriched the language with so many vivid phrases, expressing our deepest and our most familiar thoughts much better than we could ever express them for ourselves." The material is arranged under four main headings: Biography (Introduction, Early Years, Literary Career, and Legacy), Critical Archive (Critical Overview), Bibliography (Principal Works, Selected Modern Editions, Selected Biography, and Selected Criticism), and Links.
Topic:English drama; English dramatists; English literature; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
William Shakespeare Grade Level: 9-12
Humanities Web comprises such resources as biographies, timelines, chronologies, images, electronic texts of primary sources, articles, and recommendations for further research and reading, all of which "show the interconnections, the web, the links, between history, the arts, and culture--and how each plays off and influences the others." The entry on William Shakespeare, widely considered the greatest dramatist of all time, features an image, brief biography, chronology, quotations, and the complete text of many of his plays and poems. According to Shakespeare, "Though I am not naturally honest, I am so sometimes by chance."
Topic:English drama; English dramatists; English literature; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Shakespeare and the Globe Grade Level: 6-8 9-12
Shakespeare's Globe Research Database is an excellent web site which "is dedicated to providing background information on Shakespearean performance in original conditions". The web site is divided into three sections; the Research Database, the story of the Original Globe and the design of the New Globe. Learn much about this historic theater dedicated to Shakespearean works. The site includes photos, a timeline, details of the models, frequently asked questions and many links to Shakespearean sites.
Topic:Classical literature; Drama; Globe Theatre (Southwark, London, England); Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616; Theater
British Drama 1890 to 1950 Grade Level: 6-8 9-12
Walk through theatrical history at this web site. Step by step, chapter by chapter, you will learn about British Drama. The site covers the years from 1890 to 1950. Read about the two greatest periods of British drama history. Learn about the Renaissance period and the period of Shakespeare. Study the life of George Bernard Shaw, and learn the meaning behind the term "New Drama." Read the story of London's theaters. As a conclusion, read about the modern era and the effects it had on the theater.
Topic:Drama--History and criticism; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616; Theater; Theater--History; Theater--Production and direction; Theaters--History
Court Life Grade Level: 6-8 9-12
Life at Court during the Renaissance is described at this site about the life and times of Shakespeare. The duties of several important people are explained, including the Master of the Revels and the fools and jesters. Learn about the popularity of tournaments and the types of combat in them. Chivalry and the code of honor are described. The ideal courtier is illustrated. You can also learn about court politics and court fashion, and listen to an example of court music.
Topic:England; England--Social life and customs--16th century; Great Britain--Court and courtiers; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
Shakespeare's Life and Times: Home Page Grade Level: 9-12
This web site is divided into ten topics to assist the viewer: Shakespere's life, the stage, society, history and politics, drama literature and art, plays, and background of ideas. Each one of these is divided into chapters. Obtain comprehensive information from each of these chapters. Provided on this site is an extensive view of Shakespeare and his life. Additional links are also offered providing even more in depth research information.
Topic:England--Social life and customs; England--Social life and customs--16th century; English authors; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
William Shakespeare Grade Level: 9-12
Classic Reader's free online collection currently comprises more than three thousand works of literature (including nearly two thousand short stories) by more than three hundred authors. New works are added regularly. The entry on English actor, poet, and playwright William Shakespeare, generally regarded as the greatest dramatist of all time, features a biographical sketch ("Shakespeare became the first to appeal and to meet with the full approval of a broad and mixed public embracing almost all levels of society") and the complete text of thirty-nine works, including Hamlet, King Lear, and Othello.
Topic:English drama; English dramatists; English dramatists--Biography; English literature; Shakespeare, William, --1564-1616
