Why is William Shakespeare considered important?

The simple answer is that W. Shakespeare is considered important because his influence has been so widespread. His plays have been more or less continually performed in many languages all over the world for 400+ years. read more

While most people know that Shakespeare is, in fact, the most popular dramatist and poet the Western world has ever produced, students new to his work often wonder why this is so. The following are the top four reasons why Shakespeare has stood the test of time. read more

Shakespeare is known as a famous writer for several important reasons. Firstly, he had an uncanny ability to take 'human interest' stories from right around the world and make them not appealing to but also accessible to the masses, both ordinary people and royalty. His writings and plays were equally enjoyed by both. read more