Known as England’s National Poet, The Bard or The Bard of Avon, William Shakespeare is considered to be the “greatest writer ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The famed poet and dramatist lived centuries ago, and some of the facts ...

There are three types of people in the world: those who are intimidated by Shakespeare, those who consider themselves Shakespeare nerds, and those who are truly obsessed with the Bard. A casual fan ...

With Joss Whedon’s contemporary take on Shakespeare’s romantic comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” winning the hearts of most critics and earning a tidy $183,000 in just five theaters in its opening ...

On April 23, 1616, -- 404 years ago -- William Shakespeare died. Centuries later, fans around the world honor him and his work with Shakespeare Day. April 23 is also World Book Day. To celebrate the ...

Saturday marks the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, one of the world’s most famous writers. And just as with other celebrities, there’s no end to the gossip. Here are some of the ...

Brace yourself: it’s Shakespeare’s birthday. Once again various effusive articles will circulate citing the Bard’s genius, his humanity, his uniqueness and his godlike wisdom. If you’re lucky, you’ll ...

This article begins by reviewing recent arguments that Shakespeare biographers simply do not know enough to write a true life and, thus, tend to make “bricks without straw”. This sense of incompletion ...

With Joss Whedon’s contemporary take on Shakespeare’s romantic comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” winning the hearts of most critics and earning a tidy $183,000 in just five theaters in its opening ...