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Category Archives: Sweet Sorrow
‘Gnomeo & Juliet’: Shakespeare, Cheerfully Plastered
The story of Romeo and Juliet has been retold in countless book and film adaptations, not all to great success. Read one reviewer’s critique of a recent animated attempt to recreate Shakespeare’s characters as garden gnomes.
New Apps for Help Reading Shakespeare
Though his work is more than 400 years old, William Shakespeare pervades popular culture. And what could be more modern than Shakespeare apps? Learn about all kinds of ways to interact digitally with the Bard’s timeless texts.
Ten Out-of-the-Ordinary Valentine’s Day Customs
Not everyone gives chocolates and flowers on Valentine’s Day. Read about a few unusual customs from the past.