Literary Arts

In this section, you can explore a wealth of resources on works written about two young lovers before Shakespeare was even born, works by Elizabethan contemporaries, articles regarding the Bard's plays, and information about a magazine inspired by his life and work.

Elizabethan Literature

Shakespeare's plays and sonnets may be the most recited and read of all literary works from the Elizabethan era, but Christopher Marlowe, Edmund Spenser, and Ben Jonson also produced extraordinary works. Learn about these wonderful writers and more.

Pre- And Post-Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was neither the first nor the last person to write about young lovers from feuding families. In this section you will find information about literary works that inspired Shakespeare to write Romeo and Juliet, as well as revisions to his text written after he died.

Other Resources

Online Literary Criticism Collection http://www.ipl.org.ar/ref/litcrit/

The Internet Public Library provides extensive resources on Shakespeare's works, such as articles, literary criticisms, discussions on his plays, and many links with descriptions to other Shakespeare sites.

Shakespeare Magazine
http://www.shakespearemag.com/

This is the Web site for print magazine Shakespeare, sponsored by Georgetown University and Cambridge University Press. Shakespeare is published three times a year and covers all the latest information and available resources for teachers and Shakespeare fans. You will find teaching resources, an archive of articles, and descriptions of past issues.