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Can you guess these words and phrases coined by Shakespeare?
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Even if you haven't read much of Shakespeare's work, you can thank him for adding potentially thousands of words and phrases you use every day. He turned nouns into verbs and adjectives, and vice-versa, and wasn't afraid of making up what he needed. And while he didn't invent all the words and expressions we attribute to him, sometimes he was just the first to write them down.
Did Shakespeare use real witches' curses in 'Macbeth'?
Since the 1600s, performances of 'Macbeth' have been plagued by accidents. Is it all because Shakespeare used actual witches' curses in the play?
Can You Name the Shakespeare Play from a One-Sentence Summary?
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Quiz, quiz – wherefore art thou, quiz? Shakespeare is one of the most prolific authors of all time, famous for his popular plays. Can you name each of his plays from a single sentence? Let’s find out!
Is This Character From the Bible or a Shakespeare Play?
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There's no shortage of drama, betrayal and epic clashes in both the Bible and Shakespeare's canon of work. Can you tell if these characters are from Shakespeare or the Bible?
The ultimate Shakespeare quiz: How much do you know about the Bard?
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Shakespeare is considered to be one of the best writers in human history, and his plays are still produced year-round, all across the globe. How much do you really know about Shakespeare and some of his most famous stories and characters? We'll test your knowledge about Britain's literary crown jewel.
Shakespeare Wrote in Iambic Pentameter. But What Is That?
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William Shakespeare and Geoffrey Chaucer used iambic pentameter in their works of literature. But what is iambic pentameter and how can you spot it?
Did Prince Amleth the Viking of 'The Northman' Actually Exist?
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Brought to life on the screen by Alexander Skarsgård, the story of Amleth the Viking was the inspiration for Shakespeare's "Hamlet." But who was Prince Amleth?
Is Eye of Newt a Real Thing?
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Witches brew has always called for wacky ingredients. Learn if eye of newt and other magical ingredients are real at HowStuffWorks.
Why is 'Macbeth' believed to be cursed?
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In the play 'Macbeth,' almost everyone dies. But is there also a curse surrounding Macbeth outside of the story? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
6 Famous Literary Forgeries and How They Were Discovered
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HowStuffWorks takes a look at some of the most famous literary forgeries in history, including Hitler's diary and Howard Hughes' memoirs.