Read - Shakespeare explains the American presidential election!

Did Shakespeare prophesy Donald Trump?

Pr. Stephen Greenblatt, a Harvard Shakespeare scholar, draws a compelling parallel between one of the most notorious and fascinating Shakespearian characters, Richard III, and the Republican nominee's political and popular ascent.

Read the op-ed here.

An entertaining read to revise your classics but, more to the point, a timeless -- and timely -- reminder of an essential principle: "Not speaking out — simply not voting — is enough to bring the monster to power."

"Shakespeare’s words have an uncanny ability to reach out beyond their original time and place and to speak directly to us. We have long looked to him, in times of perplexity and risk, for the most fundamental human truths."