The meaning of ‘happiness’ was in flux in Shakespeare’s England, and his plays capture many senses of the word.

Though he was born centuries ago, we're still watching his plays and studying his works. And his words continue to resonate ...

Just a few examples: “love is blind” (The Merchant of Venice), “break the ice ... one must resort to violence. In one of English literature’s most famous opening lines, Orsino, hopelessly ...

That's how the prologue introduces us to literature's most codependent couple, and a play full of love ... Great lines are spread throughout "The Merchant of Venice," including Jessica's ...