Shakespeare

A grand legend through the centuries—William Shakespeare is undoubtedly the most well-known playwright of all time. He was a bit of a mysterious fellow, but we know he was born in England, and most of his plays were performed at the Globe Theatre in London. Shakespeare is credited with lavish praise for shaping modern drama and theatre. His plays remain a widely regarded part of theatre entertainment throughout the modern world.

Love’s Labor’s Lost is one of Shakespeare’s more unique plays. Abundant with quick wittedness and one of Shakespeare’s early comedies, it breaks the norm from his traditional comedic plays because it does not end with marriage.  It was first performed around 1594, and was first printed in 1598. Shakespearian scholars say Love’s Labor’s Lost targets Shakespeare’s most intellectual crowd; perhaps it was written for the entertainment of university students. The play is rich with literary illusions, sophisticated word choice, and contemporary poetic forms.