Original and modern, side by side

Shakespeare in modern English

The plays and the sonnets in plain modern English, beside Shakespeare's own words. Free to read, scene by scene.

The plays

The sonnets

All 154 sonnets, one page each, the original beside a plain modern version, line by line.

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Every play and the sonnets in plain modern English beside the original, as eBook and 15-minute summary, with print and large print at cost. 200,000+ classics. 5 accounts for the price of one.

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Questions

Is it free to read?

Yes. Every sonnet and every scene that is open here is free to read, in plain modern English beside Shakespeare's own words.

Can I switch between the original and the modern version?

Yes. Choose side by side, modern only or original only on any page. Your choice is remembered.

Can I print a play?

Yes. Order the paperback, hardcover or large print and pay only what it costs to print.