LONDON — Google marked the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death with a doodle on Saturday that featured some of bard’s most well-known works. In the UK, the doodle reflected both Shakespeare and St. George’s Day — the day that … Read More
“Language was invented for one reason, boys, to woo women,” Robin Williams’ Dead Poets Society character, Mr. Keating, tells a class of boarding school teens by way of explaining the value of poetry. “And in that endeavor, laziness will not do.” … Read More
Though Shakespeare’s death didn’t attract much attention in 1616, it’s big news today. To mark its 400th anniversary, there has been no end of events, whether it’s the Folger Library’s First Folio Tour to all 50 states or a production … Read More
Back in 2012, BBC Two presented the first installment of The Hollow Crown — a splashy adaptation of Shakespeare’s second series of history-based plays. Now the network is following that up with another cycle of TV movies based on Shakespeare’s first … Read More
To thine own favorite Shakespeare play be true. It’s time for Round 2 of our This Be Madness Shakespeare bracket! In honor of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death on April 23, we’re hosting a competition to find the greatest Shakespeare … Read More
Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend us your ears. April 23 marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. To celebrate the Bard and his indelible influence on the world, we’re hosting a This Be Madness bracket to determine Shakespeare’s greatest play. SEE … Read More