Explore the Works
Summary of Romeo and Juliet
"Tragic love amidst feuding families in Verona's heart-wrenching tale of Romeo and Juliet."
Summary of Two Gentlemen of Verona
"Friendship, love, and loyalty tested in Shakespeare's comedic masterpiece."
Summary of The Two Noble Kinsmen
"Two friends torn apart by love, honor, and betrayal in ancient Athens."
Summary of Macbeth
The downfall of a ruthless ambition in the dark world of power and betrayal.
Summary of Hamlet
"Tragic tale of revenge, betrayal, and the complexities of human nature."
Summary of Othello
Betrayal, jealousy, and the destructive power of love in Shakespeare's tragic masterpiece.
Summary of Julius Caesar
"Betrayal, ambition, and the tragic downfall of a powerful leader."
Summary of The Tempest
"The Tempest: A tale of magic, revenge, and forgiveness on a remote island."
Summary of King Lear
"Betrayal, madness, and the unraveling of a kingdom in King Lear."
Summary of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Enchanted forests, mischievous fairies, and love's whimsical twists in Shakespeare's magical comedy.
Summary of Much Ado About Nothing
Deception, misunderstandings, and love collide in a comedic whirlwind of antics and romance.
Summary of Antony and Cleopatra
Passion, power, and betrayal in the epic love story of Antony and Cleopatra.
Summary of Twelfth Night
Love, mistaken identities, and merry mayhem in Illyria's twelfth night revelry.
Summary of The Merchant of Venice
The ultimate test of loyalty, love, and justice in Venice's unforgiving world.
Summary of Richard III
Power, deception, and betrayal in Shakespeare's chilling portrait of a murderous king.
Summary of As You Like It
Escape to the Forest: Love, laughter, and self-discovery in Shakespeare's whimsical comedy.
Summary of The Taming of the Shrew
Unraveling the complexities of love and power in a battle of wits.
Summary of Measure for Measure
Justice, power, and moral ambiguity collide in Shakespeare's Measure for Measure.
Summary of Henry V
Courage, leadership, and the triumph of the English army in the Battle of Agincourt.
Summary of The Comedy of Errors
Twins, mistaken identities, and uproarious chaos in Shakespeare's hilarious farce.
Summary of Titus Andronicus
Revenge, betrayal, and the brutal consequences of violence in ancient Rome.
The Chronomancer's Map
Birth of William Shakespeare
Marriage to Anne Hathaway
Birth of Shakespeare's first child, Susanna
Birth of twins, Hamnet and Judith
First mention of Shakespeare as a playwright in London
Shakespeare becomes a shareholder in the Lord Chamberlain's Men
Globe Theatre opens in London
Shakespeare's company becomes the King's Men
Publication of Shakespeare's sonnets
Shakespeare's final play, 'The Tempest', is believed to have been written
Death of William Shakespeare
First Folio of Shakespeare's works published posthumously