Describes what is known about Shakespeare's life from the available documentation including court and church records, marriage certificates and criticisms by his rivals.

Weekly articles on his life and times and annotated links.

An interactive webquest tying concepts from Shakespeare's Othello to contemporary concerns about interracial relationships.

Summarizes major events from the playwright's life and identifies other historic events that were occurring simultaneously.

Includes a biography, study guides, related articles, and essays.

Introduces the writer and his works. Includes an overview of his early years, his literary career, and his legacy.

Explores nineteenth-century paintings, criticisms, productions, and their influences on one another.