Many theatres still stage Shakespeare every season.
The director sets Shakespeare in a modern city.
The essay compares Shakespeare with later revenge tragedy.
The course begins with Shakespeare and moves on to later dramatists.
Similar words
Elizabethan drama
the Bard's works
Shakespeare Fishing
Shakespeare Fishing Gear
the canon
Shakespeare's works
the playwright
Shakespeare's plays
the Bard of Avon
Shakespeare rods
Meanings
The playwright
noun
literature
neutral
William Shakespeare, the English playwright, poet, and actor whose plays and poems became central to English literature and world theatre.
Examples
Shakespeare was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564.
Many theatres still stage Shakespeare every season.
The course begins with Shakespeare and moves on to later dramatists.
Critics still debate details of Shakespeare's life.
The museum focuses on Shakespeare's family and early years.
Actors often train by speaking Shakespeare aloud.
Similar words
William Shakespeare
the Bard
the Bard of Avon
the Swan of Avon
the playwright
the dramatist
The works and style
noun
literature
neutral
The plays, poems, language, performance tradition, or literary influence associated with William Shakespeare.
Examples
The company performs Shakespeare in the park every summer.
She prefers Shakespeare on stage rather than on the page.
The director sets Shakespeare in a modern city.
The students found Shakespeare easier after hearing the lines spoken.
The festival brings Shakespeare to audiences of all ages.
The essay compares Shakespeare with later revenge tragedy.
Similar words
Shakespearean drama
Shakespeare's works
Shakespeare's plays
the canon
Elizabethan drama
the Bard's works
Fishing tackle brand
noun
sport
neutral
A fishing-gear brand that sells rods, reels, combos, tackle kits, and related equipment under the Shakespeare name.
Examples
The shop carries Shakespeare rods for freshwater fishing.
He packed a Shakespeare reel for the weekend trip.
The new Shakespeare kit includes basic tackle for young anglers.
A Shakespeare combo pairs the rod and reel in one package.
The catalogue lists Shakespeare gear by series and product type.
She compared two Shakespeare spinning rods before buying one.
Similar words
Shakespeare Fishing
Shakespeare Fishing Gear
Shakespeare tackle
Shakespeare rods
Shakespeare reels
Pure Fishing brand
Etymology
From the English surname Shakespeare. Spellings varied in William Shakespeare's lifetime, and the modern spelling became standard through later printed editions and scholarship.
FAQ
What does Shakespeare usually mean?
Shakespeare usually refers to William Shakespeare, the English playwright and poet associated with works such as Hamlet, Macbeth, and the sonnets.
Can Shakespeare mean the works rather than the person?
Yes. In sentences such as we study Shakespeare, the name means his plays, poems, language, or theatrical tradition.
When did Shakespeare live?
Shakespeare was baptized on 26 April 1564 and died in 1616. His exact birth date is not known, though 23 April is traditionally observed.
What did Shakespeare write?
Shakespeare wrote plays, sonnets, narrative poems, and other verse, with tragedies, comedies, histories, and romances among his dramatic works.
Is Shakespeare a surname?
Yes. Shakespeare is an English surname, now overwhelmingly associated with William Shakespeare.
Is Shakespeare also a brand?
Yes. Shakespeare is also a fishing-gear brand that sells rods, reels, combos, tackle kits, and related equipment.
Does Shakespeare make plumbing fixtures?
No. The supported commercial sense is fishing gear, not plumbing fixtures.
How is Shakespeare pronounced?
Shakespeare is pronounced /ˈʃeɪkspɪər/.
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