The last time I checked, scholars were not absolutely certain about Shakespeare’s birthday, though April 23rd is a contender. They are, however, quite certain of his death day, which is… also April 23rd. That seems fitting for Shakespeare in a thematic symmetry kind of way. Okay, I see a few John Webster fans raising their hand at the mention of Death, but stay with me and the Bard for a moment here.
I’ve been a Shakespeare kick for the last month, going through many filmed versions of the plays including the Hollow Crown series and, as always, I am reminded how many turns of phrase are O.G. Shakespeare. Dana Schwartz has a great list of such phrases for Mental Floss that may well spark a desire to revisit one or more of his plays. And now, since I don’t need to follow myself, I shall exeunt for lunch.