Shakespeare Biography
William Shakespeare (and not shake spear) was probably born on the 23rd April of 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. He died on the 23rd April of 1616 in the same place at the age of 52 years. He was an English poet, playwright and writer known for his mastery of the poetic and literary forms. His poems deal with human nature aspects. He learned at school, because, yes, he did go to school! (Latin, calligraphy and Catholicism) What? A Catholic writer in England whereas it’s a mostly protestant country? To top it all, he was baptized on the 26th April of 1564. At the age of 18(in 1582), he married Anna Hathaway. No, he did not spend all his time writing pretty poems and plays, he did have a wife, sorry ladies! With his wife, he got 3 children: a daughter and twins, poor him! After a long period, he disappeared from the literary history, this period of 7 years is called: “lost years” (not for everybody, trust me ;) ) He wrote plenty of plays which are really famous nowadays. No need to give examples, you already know them, don’t you?... Ok I will tell you some! Romeo and Juliet in 1595 (I’m sure you knew it!) Julius Caesar 1599
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