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Shakespeare the Bard: A Man for the Ages

Shakespeare the Bard: A Man for the Ages

Update: 2025-10-29
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For good reason, Shakespeare is one of the most famous and most influential writers of the English language. To help us unpack that topic, we'll explore the following questions:

  1. In contrast with the greatness of man to be found in Hamlet, how does the relative bleakness of Macbeth resonate with a listener?
  2. Of all the bard's plays, what makes As You Like It a good one to introduce students to Shakespeare?
  3. Can The Merchant of Venice be understood in a way that is sympathetic to Jews?
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Shakespeare the Bard: A Man for the Ages

Shakespeare the Bard: A Man for the Ages