Shakespeare Studies

Shakespeare Studies

Chronological Order of Shakespeare's Works

The Medieval World Picture - a key to understanding Shakespeare's plays

In the Middle Ages people believed that the basic pattern of God's own creation was mirrored in all aspects of nature or society if harmony prevailed. It was seen as the devil's task to destabilize the harmony God had put into his work. So evil spirits were dedicated to turning everything upside down. Any disharmony in one area was supposed to trigger similar events in other areas.

While studying Shakespeare the following internet sites may prove helpful:

SHAKESPEARE'S COMPLETE WORKS ON THE INTERNET

Study Aids - Spark Notes

16th Century Renaissance English Literature (1485 - 1603)

The Elizabethan Era

Shakespeare's Globe

The Shakespeare Mystery

The Shakespeare Web

http://internetshakespeare.uvic.ca/

https://www.playshakespeare.com

Shakespeare Resource Centre

http://www.william-shakespeare.info/site-map.htm (very comprehensive!)