2. Who is He? English poet and playwright Born in Stratford-upon-Avon on about the 23rd April 1564, and died on 23rd April 1616 Son of John Shakespeare and Mary Arden Works consist of about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems Plays have been translated into every major living language Plays are performed more often than those of any other playwright
3. Interesting Facts About Shakespeare In Shakespeare's plays , suicide occurs thirteen times Shakespeare's actual birthday is unknown Shakespeare's family were all illiterate There is no evidence for what Shakespeare did between 1585 and 1592 Many of Shakespeare's plays are based on others' earlier plays, histories, and poems
4. How Did He Become A Writer & Inspiration To Write Intentions were first to become an actor Left Stratford-upon-Avon to begin a career on stage Worked his way up the ladder in the acting professionto finally become an actor When the Bubonic plague closed the Theatres of London, Shakespeare turned to writing long poems and drama full-time Was inspired by nature Birds were a constant subject Also inspired by the great novelists of his day like Ovid and Seneca
5. Childhood & Family Grew up in the Tudor market town of Stratford-on-Avon Probably educated at the King's New School in Stratford, a free school chartered in 1553 Parents had eight children, he was the third Married Anne Hathaway at the age of 18 Had three children-Susanna, and twins Hamnet and Judith
6. Shakespeare’s Social Status & Why His Plays Were Well Received Was of the wealthy merchant class or petty gentry Was a respected poet and playwright in his own days Reputation did not rise to its present heights until the 19th century Works are really classic and inspirational Are good sources of meaningful life and he has an interesting way of writing stories Have an unbeatable balance of prose and verse, include the profound study of human nature, have genius structure and are entertaining
