Over nearly two decades, the Shakespeare blog known as Shakespeare Geek has produced over three thousand posts celebrating everything Shakespeare. Of course, we have the expected analysis of the plays and sonnets, book and product reviews, and pop culture references. But we’ve also been busy creating original Shakespeare jokes, games, and educational material. We’re here to prove that Shakespeare makes life better.
Recent Posts
- Ok, my newsfeeds are absolutely flooded this morning with news of infinite monkeys typing out the works of Shakespeare. Or, more specifically, not doing that. The headlines all say basically the same […]
- Loyal readers probably know that Bardfilm and I finally did something we’ve talked about for years — we started a podcast! The Infinite Variety Podcast Infinite Variety: The Shakespeare Rewatch Podcast will […]
- https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/30038654/window-cleaner-portrait-william-shakespeare-worth-200m This week, I spotted an article in The Sun about a “new” Shakespeare portrait that could be the “first ever”. So you know I’m clicking that. And my first thought is, […]
- If I had a nickel for every time the Globe Theatre had to be evacuated over stray fireworks, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot but it's weird that it's happened […]
- Bardfilm and I have done it, we've created our very own Shakespeare podcast. Listen and subscribe to "Infinite Variety: The Shakespeare Rewatch Podcast"!
- Do people remember Rain Main (1988)? Given the subject matter—Tom Cruise discovers that he’s got an autistic older brother, played by Hoffman, and immediately kidnaps him to go scam casinos—and the time […]
If A Shakespeare Blog Did Not Exist, It Would Be Necessary To Create One
In 2005, I searched for an online place to discuss all things Shakespeare. Maybe I saw a reference in a movie or heard a funny joke. Or maybe I had a question or an exciting interpretation of a scene I wanted to share. I couldn’t find that place at the time, so I created it here.
My Book Is Now Available!
My daughter asked for a copy of Macbeth after her college class on the play was over. Her relationship with the play wasn’t over; it was just beginning. I asked her what edition she wanted, and she said, “That doesn’t matter, I just want a copy of my own where I can record my thoughts.” So I did what any father would do: I created an edition just for her.
My Own Personal Shakespeare: Macbeth is now available on Amazon! Explore Macbeth at your own pace and on your own terms, and document your personal experience with the Scottish Play. Underline your favorite parts, leave notes for yourself in the margins. Draw little doodles of floating daggers on the blank note pages spread throughout the book. Make it your own. We’re hoping to make this a series so everybody can have their own personal copy of their own favorite Shakespeare play.
Shakespeare Makes Life Better
The expression “Shakespeare makes life better” refers to the enduring popularity and relevance of William Shakespeare’s plays and poetry. Despite being written over 400 years ago, Shakespeare’s works continue to captivate audiences worldwide with their timeless themes of love, power, ambition, and morality. His characters, such as Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Lady Macbeth, are iconic and have become part of the cultural lexicon.
Shakespeare’s plays are not just entertainment but also offer insight into the human condition, providing commentary on social and political issues that remain relevant today. They have been adapted and reinterpreted in countless ways, from film adaptations to modern retellings, demonstrating the universality of his work.
Moreover, Shakespeare’s language and poetry are celebrated for their beauty, complexity, and versatility. His mastery of language and the human psyche has influenced countless writers and artists throughout history.
Overall, Shakespeare’s works continue to enrich our lives and offer us new perspectives on the world around us, making us laugh, cry, and think deeply about our own lives and experiences. Some people may think that a Shakespeare blog is a relic of the past. Well, technically, so is Shakespeare, and we still think he’s pretty relevant. We’re not going anywhere.