The public school system in the United States is the very proof of G. K. Chesterton’s prophecy that the “coming peril” facing culture was “standardization by a low standard.” Nowhere is this more ...

Illustration of Shakespeare reciting "Hamlet" to his family in Stratford-upon-Avon. People rarely argue over the question, “Who is the greatest writer of all time?” Even though several literary ...

To be — or most definitely — not to be. Regarded as the most influential writer in the English language, some of William Shakespeare’s work is now viewed by critics as racist, sexist and homophobic.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. McGill Desautels Faculty professor covering leadership and strategy. Kyra Odell contributed to this story. When we think of ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. For being arguably the most influential storyteller in the English language, William Shakespeare is nearly absent ...

There are only two accepted representations of William Shakespeare that are considered “official” – but could a portrait that has been hanging over a family’s mantelpiece for the last 50 years be the ...

Sarah Olive is a member of the British Shakespeare Association's Education Committee (a registered charity) and founding editor of the free, online magazine Teaching Shakespeare. As pupils head back ...

Though little is known about the life of William Shakespeare's only son, historians say his premature death may have shaped the bard's most famous works. This illustration shows William Shakespeare ...