Shakespeare has long been credited with coining many common English words and phrases. Arguably the most important English-language wordsmith of all time may have taken the title quite literally on occasion, but the extent to which he actually invented many of the terms he is commonly known for is being disputed by an Australian academic. The Oxford English Dictionary includes over 33,000 Shakespeare quotations. Of these, 1,500 are cited as the first appearance of an English word, and another 7,500 are cited as the first time the phrase was used with that particular meaning. In his article for the University of Melbourne …
Their is a special relationship between many authors and the setting in which they live and write. In order to truly understand the works of many writers, one must delve into the geographical context that informs them. Karin Quint and the Gottmer Publishing Group have launched a Kickstarter for a travel guide entitled Jane Austen’s England, which aims to help fans of the brilliant author explore locations that are meaningful to her work. The Kickstarer page reads: Do you want to visit the places where Jane Austen wrote her famous novels? Do you want to stand in the spot where …
The recent announcement that Christopher Marlowe would be credited as the co-author for the three Henry IV plays by Shakespeare has sent shockwaves throughout the literary world. Although most of the conspiracy theories surrounding the Bard’s work and the authenticity of its authorship have been long debunked, the relationship Marlowe shared with Shakespeare and his influence on the plays he produced is still a matter of intrigue. This development in the mystery of Marlowe adds an interesting perspective, and warrants a brief look at the different interpretations of this relationship. Image courtesy of https://bit.ly/2ffoiH6 Luckily for us, the folks over at The …
