Happy 460th birthday to William Shakespeare! Born on April 23, 1564, England’s national poet is regarded as one of—if not the most—influential writers in the English language. In honor of the Bard and National Poetry Month, we’ve put together a list of Shakespearean reads to celebrate with. Enter Our Shakespeare Sweepstakes! For the Shakespeare Purists: Shakespeare’s First Folio: 400th Anniversary Facsimile Edition: Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories & Tragedies, Published According to Original Copies by William Shakespeare; Introduction by Adrian Edwards, with British Library of London A full-size facsimile of one of the most complete early copies of the famed…
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