Part 1 of Essay
The Bill, E, a Globe, some controversy about Bacon, a farmer’s daughter called Ann all lead to one person. Who? Well most young people will stop reading when I reveal the answer, but hang on a moment before you give a gaping yawn and yell “Boring!” William Shakespeare is not just an ugly old guy who pranced about i ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... that anyone can relate to, even in these modern times. Interested? Read on. Written in 1596 or 1597 The Merchant of Venice has some remarkably cool characters. Three of who are described here. Antonio A merchant of Venice, who was a well-respected businessman and whose whole fortune was tied up in ships. Although, not actually a member of the aristocracy his wealth allowed him to mix in the same cir ....