Struggling to “get” Shakespeare? You’re not alone.
Whether you’re a student facing your first Shakespeare assignment, a teacher looking for fresh insights, or someone who’s always felt intimidated by the Bard, we make Shakespeare click. No stuffy academic jargon. No pretentious analysis. Just clear explanations, modern context, and the tools you need to enjoy these 400-year-old masterpieces.
Over nearly two decades, we’ve created the internet’s most accessible Shakespeare resource, featuring over 3,000 posts that cover everything from play analysis and character breakdowns to Shakespeare jokes and pop culture connections. Because here’s the truth: Shakespeare isn’t meant to be suffered through. It’s meant to be celebrated.
Start Here – Your Shakespeare Journey
- Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits: 5 Plays Everyone Should Know
- Complete Play Summaries & Analysis
- Character Studies That Actually Help
What Makes Us Different
✓ Real explanations, not academic speak – We translate the “thee’s” and “thou’s” into language that makes sense
✓ Modern relevance – Discover why these centuries-old stories still matter in your daily life
✓ Interactive learning – Games, quizzes, and tools that make Shakespeare fun (yes, really)
✓ Community-driven – Join thousands of readers who’ve discovered that Shakespeare makes life better
Recent Posts
- I've seen and read so many retellings of King Lear that I'm starting to forget them. "We Were Liars", coming soon to Prime Video, is the latest example.
- I may have mentioned that I have a lot of Shakespeare stuff. T-shirts, jigsaw puzzles, keychains, laptop skins … got it all. So much, in fact, that my family’s taken to creating […]
- I almost missed Sonnet Day. May 20, the anniversary of the first publication of Shakespeare’s Sonnets by Thomas Thorpe in 1609. Over four centuries later, these 154 little poems still manage to […]
- Is it that time again already? I think I’ve been celebrating Shakespeare’s Birthday almost as long as I’ve been celebrating my own children’s birthdays. Luckily, I don’t spend as much on gifts […]
- I haven't been this excited since Gnomeo and Juliet. Anything that gets people talking about Shakespeare, even if it's not the original text, is still worth supporting.
- This post is loaded with White Lotus Season 3 Finale spoilers. I read several articles talking about all the Shakespearean overtones, but honestly, I didn't see it at all.
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.