Sep
Born on April 23, 1564, William Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest writer in history. To this day, his works remain fresh and relevant, quintessentially “timeless.”
His plays read like this: Hamlet, King Lear, Romeo & Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, As You Like It, Othello, Macbeth, Henry V, Twelfth Night, The Tempest, Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, Much Ado About Nothing… and 24 more. In a writer’s lifetime, he/she hopes to write one masterwork. Who could possibly write 37? William Shakespeare.
Ever wonder what this genius looked like? In 1998, Shakespeare in Love gave us an interpretation with Joseph Fiennes playing a roguish Shakespeare. It’s possible. But, for more authenticity, it’s better to look to history than Hollywood.
Yet even still, it’s difficult to find a true portrait of the Bard. According to the National Portrait Gallery, London, the only true painting of William Shakespeare — in which he sat for, is the “Chandos” portrait. It dates to c. 1610. Read the rest of this entry »
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