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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Shakespeare is considered one of the world’s greatest and most famous playwrights
However, surprisingly little is known about him
So, what is known about him?
He was baptized on April 26, 1564 (that’s almost 450 years ago)
In 1582 – when he was 18 years old – he married Anne Hathaway (she was 26 at the time)
Not this one
About four years after he married he moved to London in an attempt to make his fortune
By this time, there was already an established community of playwrights in London, and by 1595 Shakespeare was well-known enough to be one of them
He was part of the acting company named Lord Chamberlain’s Men (all actors were men back then – even for the female roles)
This particular company often performed for royalty and was later called the King’s Men
WHO CARES?
WHY STUDY SHAKESPEARE?
Shakespeare is considered one of the greatest writers in history because of his quality of work.
Basically, what he writes is genius. His characters are relatable, interesting, and emotional
His command of language and drama is extraordinary
All’s well that ends well
Dead as a doornail
Fight fire with fire
Foul play
Good riddance
Green eyed monster
Vanish into thin air
Wild goose chase
I have not slept a wink
In a pickle
I wear my heart on my sleeve
Love is blind
Off with his head
Star crossed lovers
Up in arms
DID YOU KNOW? SHAKESPEARE COINED ALL OF THESE PHRASES
Too much of a good thing The game is up