Spring (Shakespeare) Resources

William was multi-talented—poet, playwright, he even did some acting as a young man. For more fun facts and Shakespeare tidbits, check out this bio from the Poetry Foundation.

Shakespeare had a habit of filling his plays and poems with specific flower, tree, and plant names. Here's a quiz to see how well you know your Shakespearian horticulture. You should definitely get question #6 right.

Remember, "Spring" is a song from Shakespeare's comedy Love's Labour's Lost. Check out the song in its intended context and get a super Shmoop-y take on the play while you're at it.

Here's a trailer for a 2009 production of Love's Labour's Lost. Good times, indeed.

Here's a little ditty about the wonders of spring. Give it a chance, it might just make you smile.

Click the link to hear a reading of "Spring" and the companion song, "Winter."

Here's "Spring" again. This time it's sung and in the context of the play. It's tough to dance to—sorry.

Here's what you might have used to memorize your lines if you were an actor doing this play in 1598.

Here are a few of the best-known portraits of the Bard. Got a favorite?

Director Shana Cooper discusses Love's Labour's Lost.

Here's a link to, well, lots and lots of editions of Love's Labour's Lost. Pick one that looks good.

Here's the trailer for Kenneth Branagh's updated take on Love's Labour's Lost. You'll have to watch the movie to see what he did with the song, "Spring."