About Books & Literature: Celebrating Shakespeare

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Books & Literature From Erik Wander, your About Books & Literature Editor Although William Shakespeare's birthday is not known, April 23, St. George's Day, is the date people traditionally commemorate the birth of the "Bard of Avon," born and raised, as he was, in Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire, England in the late 16th century. It seems only fitting then that we take a look at how Shakespeare's work has touched and influenced generation after generation of writer, scholar, student and reader. What Are You Doing Shakespeare's Birthday? Performing a scene from your favorite play? Reading a sonnet (or several)? Watching something with Kenneth Branagh in it like Much Ado About Nothing (or perhaps something with Joseph Fiennes and Gwyneth Paltrow instead)? Paying a visit to his hometown if you happen to be in the area? Here are some suggestions for how to celebrate Shakespeare's birthday. How to Read Shakespeare Reading Shakespeare Out Loud Understanding the Language of the Bard Search Related Topics:  shakespeare's birthday  popular shakespeare  shakespeare activities Shakespeare's Best Plays Our poetry guide offers a top 10 list and the rationale for each play's inclusion--no easy task, when you think about what he had to choose from and what he had to leave out. What would make your list of Shakespeare's Greatest Hits? Justice, Nature, Madness, More in 'King Lear' VIDEO: Themes in 'Taming of the Shrew' Search Related Topics:  shakespeare  othello  taming of the shrew Contemporary Imagining of Othello's Iago "At the end, with Othello dead and his treachery revealed, Iago is to be imprisoned," writes our reviewer of Iago (2012) by David Snodin. "His last words are that he will speak no more." Find out Snodin's vision of what happens next. Three Monologues; Three Shakespeare Villains Race, Jealousy, Duplicity in 'Othello' Search Related Topics:  literary fiction  historical fiction  shakespeare Interred With Their Bones What if Shakespeare wrote another as yet undiscovered play, the plot of which hinted at secrets central to British history? That's the central question of this bestseller by English literary scholar Jennifer Lee Carrell. Check out this Shakespeare-inspired thriller. 'Eyes Like Stars' Tackles Shakespeare for Young Adults A Great Take on 'A Midsummer Night's Dream?' Search Related Topics:  interred with their bones  shakespeare  mystery novels Related Searches Play Shakespeare Free Books William Shakespeare Writing a Books Literature Featured Articles Twisted Lit's 'Tempestuous' Thus Play I in One Person Many People Best Shakespeare Collections Two Mother Loving Protagonists Shakespeare Quotes About Love Five Facts About Shakespeare   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement