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About ShakespeareMadeEasy
Why This Exists
Shakespeare is the most studied English-language author in high schools worldwide — yet the 400-year-old Early Modern English makes even native speakers stumble. This project gives every reader a clear path into the original text, pairing each line with Chinese translation and AI-powered explanation, so you never feel lost.
What You Get
- Side-by-side bilingual reading — original Folger Shakespeare text alongside Chinese translation, line by line.
- One-click AI explanation — tap any line for modern English paraphrase, literary analysis, and emotional tone.
- Scene summaries — AI-generated plot summary, conflict structure, and character arcs for every scene.
- Dark mode + font sizing — comfortable reading in any environment.
- Keyboard navigation — arrow keys to move between scenes.
The Library
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Macbeth
5 acts · 2,479 lines
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Hamlet
5 acts · 4,192 lines
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Romeo and Juliet
5 acts · 3,181 lines
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A Midsummer Nights Dream
5 acts · 2,302 lines
Currently 4 plays · 12,154 lines of text. More coming soon.
Tech & Credits
- Text: Folger Shakespeare Library (CC0)
- AI: GPT-4o-mini for line explanations and scene summaries.
- Stack: Next.js 16 · Tailwind CSS 4 · React 19 · FastAPI (backend) · SQLite.
- Open Source: GitHub (coming soon)