2. Who is william shakespeare
William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was an English playwright, poet, and
actor who
lived during the Renaissance—specifically, during the Elizabethan Age
in England.
Many people think Shakespeare was the greatest playwright in history.
He is often
called the Bard of Avon, or simply the Bard. (Bard means poet.)
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3. Birth and childhood
Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, to John
and Mary
Shakespeare. He was one of eight children, several of whom died
while still young.
His father was a fairly successful glover (one who makes gloves and
other leather
products) and a town official, although he probably could not read
and write
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5. Marriage:
In 1582, he married Anne Hathaway.
He had three siblings ; Susanna Hall , Hamnet
Shakespeare , Judith Quiney
6. Early work:-
Shakespeare is not known definitely when he began
writing
Shakespeare produced most of his works betwwen 1589
and 1613
At first , his plays were comedies and histories.
These were regarded best works in these times.
Some of his Tragedies of that time are :
7. Plays :
His first plays were Richard III and three parts of Henry VI
13. Some of his Quotations:-
All that glitters is not gold
These violent delights have violent ends.
Hell is empty and all the devils are here.
Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never
taste of death but once.’
14. Death :
Shakespeare died on 23 April 1616, at the age of 52.[f] He
died within a month of signing his will, a document which
he begins by describing himself as being in “perfect
health”. No extant contemporary source explains how or
why he died.
“The stroke is death is as a lover’s pinch which hurts and is
desired”.
. ( William Shakespeare )
