Shakespeare’s parents had been Catholics, and the tension between the new and old religions can be seen in much of his work. William’s father, John Shakespeare, was a member of the borough ...

The next documented event in Shakespeare’s life is his marriage at the age of 18 to Anne Hathaway, the daughter of a local farmer, on November 28, 1582. She was eight years older than him and ...

The fact that Shakespeare is the most influential writer in English literature is simply held to be the truth now.

This short film is from the BBC series i.am.Will Shakespeare. Could be used as an introduction to the life and work of William Shakespeare and could be used in a cross curricular way. Children ...

Allegedly, this invasive animal was brought to the U.S. because of someone's love for Shakespeare's literature.

To many, William Shakespeare is considered the greatest dramatist of all time. His works—at least 37 plays, 154 sonnets, and ...