William Shakespeare remains the writer whose name is synonymous, even more than four centuries after his death, with English literature. His body of work is more than just a collection of plays, sonnets and poems; it is the accomplishment of a writer who “breathed upon dead bodies and brought them into life” (R.W. Emerson). This course will familiarise students with the writing of William Shakespeare. Through a study of his writing, it will discuss his enduring influence on literature and cultural traditions throughout the world.
- Teacher: Saurabh Singanapalli