Shakespeare’s language is widely considered to represent the pinnacle of English. But that status is underpinned by multiple myths — ideas about language that have departed from reality (or what is ...

The works of William Shakespeare have long been a staple of both high school drama and English classes around the country. However, despite their prevalence in the classroom, many students still ...

Although Shakespeare is the most famous—and lauded—writer in English, most adult readers, theatergoers and students would be hard pressed to admit they fully understand the complexity or complete ...

William Shakespeare may have shuffled off his mortal coil 402 years ago this month, but his works still speak to high school senior Jaden Guerrero. “Shakespeare is the wackiest person you’ll ever meet ...

Schoolchildren struggling to understand Shakespeare are concerned that studying the works of the world's greatest dramatist will not help them get a job when they leave school. The vast majority – 77% ...

Julian Fellowes caused controversy recently after saying that not everyone has the ability to understand Shakespeare's language. Whilst promoting his new film Romeo and Juliet he told the BBC "When ...

While academic writing and Elizabethan verse may seem worlds apart, Shakespeare’s ability to engage, persuade and clarify complex ideas holds valuable insights for scholars striving to communicate ...

My parents grew up in England, and, perforce, they knew their Shakespeare. I am lucky and grateful they did because they introduced me to the language of the Bard. This was not so much by taking me to ...

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