Shakespeare [Image]. (n.d.). БолТа. Retrieved September 3, 2016, from http://alexei-bolta.livejournal.com/8905.html
Vellum [Image]. (n.d.). Lemonsly. Retrieved September 3, 2016, from http://lemons.ly/p/395976
If you have any questions or requests for assistance regarding your research, please contact your Teacher Librarians.
Who was William Shakespeare?
simpleshow foundation. (2015, April 30). William Shakespeare – in a nutshell [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocrgDc6W7Es
How did the Renaissance lead to the production of great literature like Shakespeare?
“One major thing that England had going for it in the late 15th century was the introduction of the printing press. This made it possible to mass-produce written works, which was huge, and it strengthened society’s ability to create a literary culture. Another important factor was England’s general social and political climate – the plague (or the Black Death) had passed and the Hundred Years’ War was over – so, that’s great. It’s more productive when people aren’t fighting and dying. British citizens could finally settle down in a life of relative peace and safety for the first time in a long time. When all of your resources aren’t devoted just to staying alive and keeping your family alive, you have time to do things like write.
And write they did. It’s interesting to note that, while the Italian Renaissance was primarily dominated by visual art, architecture, and stuff like that, the English really hit hard with the written word.”
Green, E. (n.d.). Introduction to Renaissance literature: characterizing authors and works. Retrieved September 3, 2016, from http://study.com/academy/lesson/introduction-to-renaissance-literature-characterizing-authors-and-works.html
Non-Fiction Print Resources
Useful call numbers:
- 792.0942
- 822.33 B
Aegesen, C. (1999). Shakespeare for kids: his life and times. Chicago: Chicago Review Press.
822.33 B
This book gives information on the life of Shakespeare and may also give some ideas for a museum piece.
McGregor, V. (2016). Globe Theatre [Image]. Literature Base, 27 (3), p. 47.
Online Databases
Both encyclopedias have three different levels. Pick the one that suits you best.
Websites
- Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. (n.d.). Retrieved September 1, 2016, from http://www.papertoys.com/globe.htm
This may give you an idea for a museum model.
- Mabillard, A. (1999). Shakespeare online. Retrieved September 1, 2016, from http://www.shakespeare-online.com/
Click on the Biography link on the left-hand side of the page.
- Shakespeare’s life. (n.d.). Retrieved September 2, 2016, from http://www.folger.edu/shakespeares-life
- William Shakespeare: the life and legacy of England’s Bard. (n.d.). Retrieved September 2, 2016, from http://www.bbc.co.uk/timelines/z8k2p39
This web page gives information on Shakespeare’s life using a timeline.
- Elizabethan theatres: The Globe Theatre. (n.d.). Retrieved September 3, 2016, from https://www.playshakespeare.com/study/elizabethan-theatres/2189-the-globe-theatre
- William Shakespeare. (2011). Retrieved September 2, 2016, from http://www.history.com/topics/british-history/william-shakespeare
- William Shakespeare. (2016). Retrieved September 2, 2016, from http://www.biography.com/people/william-shakespeare-9480323
Videos
CBeebies. (2016, April 20). CBeebies: Who is William Shakespeare? [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhEQDKZxvZY
Dafina Pavlova. (2016, May 6). William Shakespeare LearnEnglish Kids British [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVtQxp8i9OM
History. (2016, April 5). William Shakespeare: legendary wordsmith [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUHEPo_g0AQ
Gro Digital. (2011, December 22). Shakespeare’s Globe mini doc [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9uDK3xsLYk
This video will give you some information about Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and may give you some ideas for your museum piece.
Shakespeare Documentaries. (2016, May 4). Shakespeare’s life in the Elizabeth’s reign [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xnxcCfrK-Q
This is the first episode in a series about Shakespeare. It is 50 minutes long but will be useful for Shakespeare’s early life.
Kevin Woodsend. (2016, May 10). BBC Michael Wood In Search of Shakespeare 2 of 4 the lost years [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65vWSUCllLo
This is the second episode in the same series. It is 50 minutes long but does provide information about his life before he became famous.