There have been a lot of writers since the 16th century. But there's only one Bard. William Shakespeare, who was born one of eight children 461 years ago on April 23, 1564, lived just 52 years. But in ...

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With 38 enduring plays, 154 sonnets and 5 narrative poems to his name (though scholars are still trying to figure out if he really was behind them all), William Shakespeare is remembered for both his ...

Although they were written more than 400 years ago, the words of William Shakespeare remain timeless. Thanks in large part to the Bard of Avon’s ability to poetically capture universal human emotions ...

In the 18th installment of its "Great Quotes" series, Rule Breaker Investing delves into Shakespeare's As You Like It, the play that inspired The Motley Fool's name. Motley Fool co-founder David ...

Chances are you're familiar with Shakespeare's famous depressing views about aging, as expressed in As You Like It: “Last scene of all…Is second childishness and mere oblivion, Sans teeth, sans eyes, ...

David Tennant (as Hamlet) performs in the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of William Shakespeare's play "Hamlet," which features one of the best book quotes. The most memorable popular book ...