It’s the Bard’s Birthday! Happy 456th Birthday William!
Channel: SCLSNJ
Date: 23/04/2020

Created by Yvonne Selander, Collection Development Manager

You wouldn’t think it judging by my current reading selections but once upon a time I was an English major with a concentration in Medieval and Renaissance literature. I took two semesters of Shakespeare and revisited his work during much of my other coursework — and I loved every minute of it. I like knowing that the same stories relevant hundreds of years ago still hold truth in modern times. And when read, or seen performed, correctly he’s a pretty funny guy. I LOVE the first three acts of “Romeo & Juliet.” That is some pretty hilarious stuff. It’s only after intermission things get dark.

How well do you know your Shakespeare? Watch this video of EXTREMELY abridged portions of seven plays and fill out this form with your answers (https://sclsnj.org/Shakespeare). What do you win if you get them all correct? Bragging rights!!! Winners first names and towns will be added to the bottom of this post, along with the answers next Thursday.