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EnglishUndergraduate 4.5 · 2,600

Shakespeare

Tragedy, comedy, and the sonnet — reading the bard with confidence.

Prof. Edmund Clarke, Professor of English

Prof. Edmund Clarke

Professor of English

Course progress0 / 4 lessons
1

Reading Macbeth

Ambition, fate, and the tragic arc.

9 min +70 XP2 quiz questions
2

Hamlet & the Soliloquy

Thinking aloud, revenge, and delay.

9 min +70 XP2 quiz questions
3

The Sonnet & Iambic Pentameter

The music of Shakespeare's line.

8 min +50 XP2 quiz questions
4

Comedy, Tragedy & History

Shakespeare's three kinds of play.

8 min +50 XP2 quiz questions

Common questions

Who is "Shakespeare" for?

It is written for learners at Undergraduate level (College), and for anyone older who wants a clear refresher on english. Tragedy, comedy, and the sonnet — reading the bard with confidence. There is no application or entry test — you can start the first lesson straight away.

How long does the course take?

There are 4 lessons totalling 34 minutes of reading and quizzes, laid out over 2 units. You can move at your own pace — progress is saved as you go.

What do I need to know before starting?

No prior coursework is assumed. The course opens with "Macbeth", covering ambition and dramatic irony, so the foundations are built in rather than expected.

Is the course free?

Yes. Every course on Monster Class is completely free, with no credit card, trial period or paywall. Creating a free account simply saves your progress, XP and place on the leaderboard across devices.