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The Life and Legacy of William Shakespeare: A Brief Overview

Explore the fascinating life of William Shakespeare, born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564. Baptized on April 26, he married Anne Hathaway in 1582 and became a father shortly after. As a prolific playwright, Shakespeare composed 37 plays, including renowned tragedies and comedies. His works, performed at the Globe Theatre and beyond, continue to resonate through adaptations in film and theater. Despite challenges later in life, including the plague, his legacy endures. Remember, Shakespeare's plays were meant for performance, inviting interpretation and enjoyment.

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The Life and Legacy of William Shakespeare: A Brief Overview

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  1. William Shakespeare Brief History

  2. Early Life • Parents John Shakespeare and Mary Arden • Baptized 26 April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon • Birthday unknown • Married Anne Hathaway 27 November 1582 • Susana born 26 My 1583 (6 months after marriage) • Twins Hamnet and Judith 2 February 1585 Shakespeare’s house in Stratford

  3. Playwright • Believed to start working in London in 1592 • Globe Theater constructed 1599 • Wrote 37 plays • Tragedies, Comedies, and Histories • Ex: Julius Caesar, Othello, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, Romeo and Juliet, Richard III, Henry VIII, Hamlet

  4. Later Life • 1603-1610 Plague broke out and playhouse shutdown often. • Slowed down writing in 1610 and none after 1613 • 23 April 1616 Shakespeare died • His son died young and his two daughters had children, but they all died childless

  5. Legacy- Movies based on Plays • Lion King- Hamlet • 10 Things I Hate About You- Taming of the Shrew • She’s the Man- Twelfth Night • Warm Bodies- Romeo and Juliet • Mean Girls- Julius Caesar • Get Over It- A Midsummer Night’s Dream • Has been played in thousands of theaters, schools, and movies, and will continue to for many years to come.

  6. 3 Things to Remember When Reading Shakespeare • Shakespeare never intended his plays to be read (First Folio printed 16 years after death) • We will watch them as well as read • Shakespeare’s plays are open to interpretation • You can get out of them what you want to get out • Shakespeare wrote for mass appeal • Try to enjoy and don’t get bogged down by language

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