Tag: Shakespeare

“Beware the Ides of March!” (March 15th) The End of the Great Roman Republic!

"Fun Facts" Tomorrow, March 15th is the “Ides of March” Many of us were forced in high school to read Shakespeare’s* play “Julius Caesar.” We remember the lines: “Beware the Ides of March!” and “Et Tu, Brute?” The story behind the play, the “Ides of March,” and the end of the Roman Republic, is fascinating. … Continue reading “Beware the Ides of March!” (March 15th) The End of the Great Roman Republic! →

“All the World’s A Stage” – A Famous Poem About the Stages of Life by William Shakespeare

"Poetic Wednesday" William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is considered to be the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s greatest dramatist. As an English major in college, I was required to take a full semester class on “the Bard.” I enjoyed listening to the recordings of famous actors as I followed along with the text. … Continue reading “All the World’s A Stage” – A Famous Poem About the Stages of Life by William Shakespeare →