A Tumblr post from an English lit geek has gone viral and you'd be surprised how much we owe Shakespeare.

Away you mouldy rogue, away! | Thou crusty batch of nature! | You are as a candle, the better burnt out.| Thou cream faced loon. | What an ass!

Looking to up the intelligence of the insults hurled ye olde English classroom? You can’t get more high class than Shakespeare, even when the intent is less than honorable. Divided into convenient categories such as creatures, personal traits, and inanimate objects, you’ll always be ready to leave the insultee speechless, likely wondering what the heck …

What is the difference between Aristotle and Shakespearean Tragedy? Main difference between Aristotle and Shakespearean tragedy is the unity of plot. Aristotle

Followers of William Shakespeare know that his writing can pack a punch. Looking for a witty retort? Explore Shakespearean insults for every situation.

This guy was on fire

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We WILL compare thee to a summer's day!

There is no lack of obsolete and archaic meanings when it comes to slake. Shakespearean scholars may know that in the Bard's day slake meant 'to subside or abate' ('No flood by raining slaketh ....' —

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Top 40 songs tend to be a mixed bag of a few decently-written tunes, and a whole lot of mind-numbingly ridiculous drivel. Astoria, New York-based writer and musician Erik Didriksen decided to raise the bar, and since 2014, he has turned 161 popular hits into Shakespearean sonnets. In case you're wondering, yes, it's exactly as amazing as it sounds.