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A new set of Shakespeare valentines for Valentine's Day
Shakespeare valentines
Shakespeare and Beyond

A new set of Shakespeare valentines for Valentine's Day

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Shakespeare & Beyond

Whether you’re giving a valentine to a sweetheart or a friend, why not say it with Shakespeare? We have a new set of beautifully illustrated Shakespeare valentines for you, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Shakespeare New Year's resolutions for 2017
Shakespeare New Year's resolutions
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Shakespeare New Year's resolutions for 2017

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If Shakespeare characters were making New Year’s resolutions, what would (or should) they be? Here are a few of our favorite responses from Twitter. https://twitter.com/JoeDramaTurg/status/814157862897381380 What Shakespeare quote sums up your New Year’s resolution? https://twitter.com/DrRubidium/status/814186091599147009 We also asked if anyone…

9 Christmas gift ideas for Shakespeare fans
Shakespeare and Beyond

9 Christmas gift ideas for Shakespeare fans

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Shakespeare & Beyond

We’ve got nine Shakespeare-themed Christmas gift ideas for you, selected from the Folger shop and all under $20. Find something for your friend, your sibling, your favorite English teacher, or yourself! 1. A Shakespeare quotes mug Drink hot chocolate from a mug with…

7 ideas for a Shakespeare-themed Halloween costume
Malvolio from Twelfth Night
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7 ideas for a Shakespeare-themed Halloween costume

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Esther French

Want to dress up as Malvolio from Twelfth Night? Or one of the witches from Macbeth? We’ve got classic and creative Shakespeare costume ideas for Halloween.

These Shakespeare valentines are perfect for Valentine's Day
Shakespeare and Beyond

These Shakespeare valentines are perfect for Valentine's Day

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Esther French

Whether you’re giving a valentine to a sweetheart or a friend, why not say it with Shakespeare? We have a new set of beautifully illustrated Shakespeare valentines for you, just in time for Valentine’s Day. You can view the complete…

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