Shakespeare

Shakespeare:

Introduction:

William Shakespeare was a writer in the Sixteenth century.

Background:

Shakespeare was said to be born around April 23, 1564 in a town called Stratford. Shakespeare died on died April 23, 1616 at the age of 52. He married Anne Hathaway when he was 18. Anne and William had three kids. William’s only son died at age eleven. Shakespeare’s parents were Mary Arden and John Shakespeare. William Shakespeare was educated at Stratford Grammar School.

Accomplishments: Shakespeare was known for his plays and his sonnets. Some of his plays are; Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and Hamlet.

Impact: Shakespeare has influenced many other writers. He has had an enormous impact on contemporary plays, movies, and poems.

If you want to read what the play Hamlet is about click here
If you want to read what Romeo and Juliet is about click here
If you want to read one of sSakespeare's sonnets click here

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