Shakespeare - His Life and his plays - English - LibGuides at Geelong Lutheran College

Introduction

The Chandos Portrait, by artist John Taylor

William Shakespeare is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language. He was born on or around 23 April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, the eldest son of John Shakespeare, a prosperous glover and local dignitary, and Mary Arden, the daughter of a wealthy farmer.

The British Library

Bell Shakespeare - About William Shakespeare

Shakespeare Resource Centre (Bardweb)
This is a central respository of links and resources about all things Shakespeare. It includes - Life in Elizabethan England, the Globe, Scenes and Monologues, blogs, language, theatre companies, and much more

Shakespeare's Life

Shakespeare's birthplace - Stratford-upon-Avon

Shakespeare's Legacy

BBC Learn - How has Shakespeare influenced us?
ShakespeareMag
This is an educational and learning resource about the works of Shakespeare and the role and influence they have had on our history and language.

Shakespeare's Plays & Performance

Shakespedia

The Globe Theatre

The Royal Shakespeare Company

On the RSC website you will find plot synopses, glimpses into the archive, production photos and video content for all of Shakespeare's plays.

Royal Shakespeare Company - Timeline of Shakespeare's plays

ABC Education - Shakespeare Unbound
ABC Education and Bell Shakespeare bring you a modern twist of some of Shakespeare's most famous scenes. This video series is made up of 12 scenes from six of Shakespeare's most famous plays: Macbeth, Othello, Hamlet, Julius Caesar, The Tempest, and Romeo and Juliet.

Podcasts

Discussions on all-things Shakespeare

Specific plays

Romeo and Juliet

The Folger Library - The complete text of Romeo and Juliet
Including with character descriptions and synopsis

Romeo and Juliet - graphic novel format

Spark Notes - Romeo and Juliet study guide
Includes: character notes, plot summary, quotes and quizzes and the complete 'No Fear' version of Romeo and Juliet
Royal Shakespeare Company - Learning Zone - Romeo and Juliet
Includes all the information you need about the play, divided into four sections: Story, Characters, Language and Staging

LitCharts

LitCharts - Romeo and Juliet
Overview
LitCharts - Romeo and Juliet Theme Wheel (interactive)
This is a useful tool to visualize all Romeo and Juliet's theme and plot points on one page
LitCharts - ShakesCLEARe translation and notes