The document provides an overview of William Shakespeare's life and career as a dramatist, including details about his family in Stratford, England; famous plays written in genres of tragedy, comedy, history, and romance; inventive style; and interesting facts. It also includes a short quiz testing knowledge of dates, works, and other key facts about Shakespeare's background and body of work.

1. William
Shakespeare
The Life of A True Dramatist
Nicole Samuel
Prof. Gayheart
EDU 290
Monday 7:00 PM
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2. OVERVIEW
Family Life Famous Works
Career Interesting Facts
Style Quiz
Genres

3. FAMILY LIFE
Born: April 26, 1564
Father: John Shakespeare
Mother: Mary Arden
Wife: Anne Hathaway
Children: Susan, Hamnet,
and Judith

4. CAREER
Shakespeare’s Lost Years
Began his career in 1592
20 years of dedication
Professional Recognition
The Globe

5. STYLE
Sonnet Style Invention of new words
 Sonnets 1-126 were about  Stillborn
a beloved friend
 Watchdog
 Sonnets 127-152 were
 Arch-villain
about a woman
 Zany

6. GENRES
Shakespeare's plays consisted of four categories:
• Tradegies
• Romances
• Comedies
• Histories
A complete collection of his play was not on record
until 1603

7. FAMOUS WORKS
A few of Shakespeare’s famous works:
 Comedies  Histories
• The Comedy of Errors • King John
• A Mid Summer’s Night • Henry IV
Dream  Tragedies
• As You Like It • Romeo and Juliet
 Romances • Macbeth
• Hamlet
• A Winter’s Tale
• Julius Caesar
• The Temptest
• Othello

8. FAMOUS WORKS
Many of Shakespeare’s plays have been re-enacted and
made into Hollywood films:
Othello Romeo and Juliet

9. INTERESTING FACTS
Shakespeare’s
Grammar School
A memorial for
Shakespeare
Burial Site in Stratford

10. QUIZ
 What are the names of Shakespeare’s three
children?
• Susan, Hamnet, and Judith
 What was Shakespeare’s father’s occupation?
• Glove maker and wool merchant
 Where was Shakespeare born?
• Stratford

11. QUIZ
 When did Shakespeare begin his career?
• 1592
 The Lord Chamberlain’s Company changed their name to what?
• “The King’s Men”
 What was Shakespeare known for in his work?
• Creating new words
 What is Shakespeare’s sonnet style?
• 3 quatrains and a couplet

12. QUIZ
 Name Shakespeare’s 4 genres:
• Romance, Comedy, Tragedy and History
 What were the 2 movies mentioned that are based on works by
Shakespeare?
• Othello and Romeo & Juliet
 When was a complete collection of Shakespeare’s plays
recorded?
• 1603

13. BIBLIOGRAPHY
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<http://internetshakespeare.uvic.ca/Library/SLT/life/school/grammarschool.html>.
 "William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616)." BBC News. BBC. Web. 26 Feb. 2012.
<http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/shakespeare_william.shtml>.
 "William Shakespeare Biography." Bio.com. A&E Networks Television. Web. 26 Feb. 2012.
<http://www.biography.com/people/william-shakespeare-9480323>.
 "William Shakespeare- Poets.org - Poetry, Poems, Bios & More." Poets.org. Web. 26 Feb. 2012.
<http://www.poets.org/poet.php/prmPID/122>.
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