Did you know...
-Shakespeare is the most filmed author of all time: he’s been credited on more than 1, 000 movies & TV shows.
-‘ Obscene’, ‘gloomy’, ‘fashionable’ & ‘generous’ are among the countless new words that Shakespeare introduced. (Actually, ‘countless’ is one of his too.) It’s also because of the Bard that we say ‘catch a cold’, ‘naked truth’ & ‘green-eyed monster’.
-Macbeth never says, ‘ Lead on, Macduff!’ What he actually says is, ‘ Lay on, Macduff’, meaning ‘ Come on, Macduff, let’s get this fight started.’
For further fascinating insights, dive into this masterful miscellany & become a Shakespeare buff.
There’s never been a better time to take a fresh look at William Shakespeare’s eternal works. A treasure trove of wit, imagination & emotion, his plays & poems continue to surprise, inspire, console & delight us. Whether you’re a lifelong lover of the Bard or a curious newcomer to his world, this companion will lift the curtain on the unforgettable characters & stories of Britain’s greatest dramatist.