One of the reasons why Shakespeare's plays are still with us and still relevant is because even the simplest lines relate to common human experiences. Take for example, something Hamlet says to his friend Horatio, who gapes in wonder at the ghost of Hamlet's father. There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than... Continue Reading →
For Shakespeare’s Birthday: 5 Gifts He’s Given Me
I fell in love with Shakespeare's work watching presentations of his plays on TV as a teenager. In 1980, Derek Jacobi played Hamlet and my family taped his performance with our new VCR. I watched that tape over and over, mesmerized by Hamlet's struggle with doubt, by the inevitable destruction of the prince and those... Continue Reading →
