Othello (1951)
Shakespeare's Iago deceives the jealous Moor.
King Lear (1970)
An aged king stumbles into error when he attempts to reward the love of his daughters. Adapted from William Shakespeare’s masterwork.
Henry V (1944)
Laurence Olivier stars in Shakespeare’s play about a young king who faces off with enemies in France.
The Taming of the Shrew (1929)
Wily Petruchio attempts to court and tame the wild Katherine. Adapted from William Shakespeare’s masterwork.
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The Power of Imagination: Lessons from Shakespeare
Shakespeare boasted an uncanny understanding of human nature. Just how applicable are his stories? In this TED talk, Shakespearean enthusiast John Bolton walks us through five lessons from the Bard that still resonate with us today.