English Literature: Understanding Shakespeare

🌟 English Literature: Understanding Shakespeare 🌟

🚀 Course Headline: Get to Grips with the Language, Themes and Influence of One of Literature's Greatest Writers!

🔥 Course Description: After the resounding success of my best-selling English Literature and World Literature courses, a plethora of students reached out with questions about Shakespeare—a luminary in world literature whose works have transcended time. Whether you're an ardent lover of Shakespeare or struggling to understand his language, this course is tailored for you!

In this comprehensive journey through the Bard's oeuvre, we will delve into Shakespeare's life, examine the linguistic nuances of his works, and set them against the historical and literary backdrop of his times. We will explore his plays and sonnets, tracing their sources, uncovering their backgrounds, and dissecting their publications, before offering a synopsis, an in-depth analysis of the themes, and commentary on key passages. To top it off, we'll discuss notable productions you can access to enhance your understanding. Each video concludes with thought-provoking questions to encourage personal reflection and deepen your appreciation of Shakespeare's genius.

📚 Texts Covered:

• Hamlet
• Othello
• King Lear
• Macbeth
• Romeo and Juliet
• Love’s Labour’s Lost
• Much Ado About Nothing
• Twelfth Night
• As You Like It
• A Midsummer Night’s Dream
• Pericles
• The Winter’s Tale
• Cymbeline
• The Tempest
• Julius Caesar
• Antony and Cleopatra
• Titus Andronicus
• Coriolanus
• Henry IV Parts I and II
• Henry V
• Richard III
• Henry VIII
• All’s Well That Ends Well
• Measure for Measure
• Troilus and Cressida
• The Sonnets
• Venus and Adonis
• The Rape of Lucrece

🎓 Your Instructor: Eve Williams, a proud alumnus of Queen's University Belfast with an Honours degree and Master's in English, is not only an accomplished educator but also the mastermind behind one of Udemy's best-selling English Literature courses. As your guide, Eve will lead you through a maze of treachery, intrigue, and enchantment—from the courts of England to the Roman forum, from shipwrecks to mystical islands, and from the battlefields of history to the pages of timeless poetry.

📖 Why Enroll?

• Dive into the world of Shakespeare with an expert guide.
• Explore a wide range of texts, including plays and sonnets.
• Understand the historical context and themes that shape Shakespeare's work.
• Access to key productions for a multimedia learning experience.
• Reflect on your understanding with engaging, thought-provoking questions.

🎬 Enroll Today! Don't let uncertainty hold you back. With Udemy's 30-day money-back guarantee, there's no risk in exploring the Bard's works with a passionate and knowledgeable instructor. Join your fellow students on this unforgettable literary adventure!

👉 Click "Enroll Now" to embark on this transformative journey through Shakespeare's world—where every play is a story, every sonnet a discovery, and every word a window into the mind of a genius. 🌟