Destroying Shakespeare: ‘Who Hath Died and Made Thee Sovereign?’

The desire to reshape Shakespeare’s legacy extends beyond the stage, with his image often being twisted to fit contemporary cultural and political agendas.

The First Folio at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington. Public Domain

Commentary

An elderly woman sighed to her friend, “I miss seeing Shakespeare plays, like those ‘Shakespeare in the Park’ summers.” Their exchange sparked memories of my enduring passion for all things Shakespeare.