William Shakespeare
Learn about William Shakespeare's life and his iconic Globe Theatre, constructed in 1599. Discover his achievements in poetry and plays, still beloved in every major language today.
William Shakespeare
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Born in Stratford upon Avon in 1564 • England was ruled by Queen Elizabeth until her death in 1603. King James 1 then came into power. • Moved to London while in his twenties • Life revolved around the Thames River (food, trade, water, and sewage). • Southwark, a section of London, became home to multiple theatres, including The Globe. Shakespeare's Country
Shakespeare's Theatre The Globe • Constructed in 1599 by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men • Three stories high with no roof • Consisted of an outer stage with no front or side curtains, an inner stage, a cellar, and a tiring-house • Very few props and very little scenery • Elaborate and expensive costumes
The Globe was rebuilt again in London only 200 meters from its original site. • Inaugurated by the Queen on June 12, 1997 • Used traditional building materials and techniques
Shakespeare's Achievements • A part of The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, later renamed The King’s Men by King James I • An actor, playwright, and poet • Wrote 154 poems and 37 plays • His work has been translated into every major language. • Most quoted literature
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