more free material from a journal publisher, for interest of some here i hope enjoy! Dave E April - Shakespeare's Birthday William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon and baptised there on 26 April 1564. His actual birth date remains unknown, but is traditionally observed on 23 April, St George's Day. Shakespeare's reputation as dramatist and poet actor is unique and he is considered by many to be the greatest playwright of all time. Our selection of articles this month therefore relate to the Bard and his work. This month's Hot Topic brings together research from the fields of history, literature and theatre studies. Find out more about the collection, including free online access to selected articles until the end of the month. Read the articles here: http://bit.ly/MonthlyHotTopics