William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and died in 1616. He wrote sonnets, narrative poems, and dramatic texts including histories, romances, comedies and tragedies. Some of his most famous plays include Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, Hamlet, Othello, Macbeth, King Lear, and The Tempest. Shakespeare's plays were performed in theaters like The Globe, which had no curtain, female actors, or scenery.

1. William Shakespeare Life and Work July 2008 English Literature: An Introduction

2. Biodata 1564 Born in Stratford-on-Avon 1582 Married Anne Hathaway 1585-1610 Lived in London 1616 Died in Stratford July 2008 English Literature: An Introduction

3. Literary Production Sonnets Narrative poems Dramatic Texts July 2008 English Literature: An Introduction

4. Shakespeare’s Dramatic Production July 2008 English Literature: An Introduction History Plays Romances Comedies Tragedies TYPES

5. Overlapping July 2008 English Literature: An Introduction

6. Dating of Dramatic Texts Internal evidences External evidences Stylistic features July 2008 English Literature: An Introduction

7. Shakespeare’s Theatre July 2008 English Literature: An Introduction

8. Theatrical Conventions No curtain No actresses No scenery Rich costumes July 2008 English Literature: An Introduction

9. The Globe Today July 2008 English Literature: An Introduction

10. Best Known Plays Romeo and Juliet July 2008 English Literature: An Introduction

11. Best Known Plays Julius Caesar July 2008 English Literature: An Introduction

12. Best Known Plays Hamlet July 2008 English Literature: An Introduction

13. Best Known Plays Othello July 2008 English Literature: An Introduction

14. Best Known Plays Macbeth July 2008 English Literature: An Introduction

15. Best Known Plays King Lear July 2008 English Literature: An Introduction

16. Best Known Plays July 2008 English Literature: An Introduction The Tempest

17. Romeo + Juliet An adulteen? Director: Baz Luhrmann Music: Nellee Hooper Costume designer: Kym Barrett Cast: Leonardo Di Caprio Claire Danes Paul Rudd John Leguizamo July 2008 English Literature: An Introduction

18. Romeo + Juliet An adulteen? July 2008 English Literature: An Introduction

19. William Shakespeare The End Questions? July 2008 English Literature: An Introduction