William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. He wrote some of the most famous plays in English literature, including Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Macbeth. The document discusses Shakespeare's life from his childhood in Stratford to his successful career in London writing plays for The King's Men theatre troupe. It also examines Shakespeare's major works, lists some of his most famous insults, and discusses the ongoing debate around whether Shakespeare truly authored all the plays attributed to him. The presentation aims to provide an overview of Shakespeare's life, works, and the authorship controversy that still surrounds the famous playwright.
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) has had more theatrical works performed than any other playwright. To this day, countless theater festivals around the world honor his work, students memorize his eloquent poems and scholars reinterpret the million words of text he composed.
William Shakespeare, often regarded as one of the greatest playwrights and poets in the English language, was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, on April 26, 1564. While there are gaps in his biography, historians have been able to piece together much of his life based on available records and historical documents.
Early Life:
Birth and Family: William Shakespeare was the third of eight children born to John Shakespeare, a glove-maker and local prominent figure, and Mary Arden, the daughter of a wealthy landowner. He came from a middle-class family in a market town.
Education: It is believed that Shakespeare attended the King’s New School in Stratford-upon-Avon, where he received a basic education. His formal education did not extend to university, which was relatively common at the time.
Marriage and Family:
Marriage: In 1582, at the age of 18, Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway, who was eight years his senior. They had three children, including Susanna and twins Hamnet and Judith.
Career:
Theatrical Career: In the late 1580s, Shakespeare moved to London, where he began working in the theater. He became an actor and playwright, eventually becoming a shareholder in the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, a prominent theater company.
Playwriting:
Shakespeare wrote and produced many of his most famous works during the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. His plays encompassed various genres, including tragedies (e.g., “Macbeth,” “Hamlet”), comedies (e.g., “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Twelfth Night”), and historical dramas (e.g., “Henry V,” “Richard III”).Shakespeare also wrote 154 sonnets and several narrative poems, including “Venus and Adonis” and “The Rape of Lucrece.”
Later Life:
Return to Stratford: Shakespeare retired to Stratford-upon-Avon in the early 1610s, likely due to financial success. There, he invested in property and became a respected figure in the community.
Death:
William Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616, at the age of 52. He was buried in Holy Trinity Church in Stratford, where his grave remains a popular tourist attraction.
Legacy:
Literary Influence: Shakespeare’s works have had an enduring impact on English literature and theater. His plays and sonnets are still widely read and performed around the world.
Language and Vocabulary:
He made significant contributions to the English language, coining many new words and phrases that are still in use today.
Cultural Icon:
Shakespeare is considered a cultural icon, and his works continue to be studied and celebrated for their exploration of universal themes, complex characters, and unparalleled storytelling.
The Globe Theatre:
Shakespeare was closely associated with the Globe Theatre, one of the most famous theaters of his time. A reconstruction of the Globe, known as the Globe Theatre, stands in London today and hosts performances of his plays.
While many details of Shakespeare’s life remain the subject of speculation and debate, his enduring contributions to literature and
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2. Outline
I. Introduction
II. Do you think you know the bard? (5 facts about Shakespeare to know)
III. Shakespeare’s Life (Childhood, Family, Career, Latter years, Death)
IV. Shakespeare’s Works (Top 10 most important works, Insults by
Shakespeare, Authorship debate)
V. Conclusion
VI. References
3. I. Introduction
Who was Shakespeare? One of the
greatest poet the Western world has ever
seen. However, this simple question has
a complex answer! In asking “who was
Shakespeare?” we discover the Bard’s
eventful life, the reasons for his popularity
and reveal the authorship controversy:
Exactly who was Shakespeare?
4. II. Do you think you know the bard?
1. Shakespeare Was Born in Stratford-upon-Avon
2. Shakespeare was Catholic - an idea that has caused controversy amongst critics for
centuries. Discover the reasons here
3. Hamlet Was Written about Shakespeare's Son, Hamnet who died at a young age.
Shakespeare was devastated by the death of his only son, and it is argued that the
character of Hamlet is evidence of this
4. Shakespeare’s plays are not original! Rather, Shakespeare sourced his plots
and characters from historical accounts and classical texts
5. Shakespeare’s Grave Is Cursed! His grave has a curse engraved upon it to ward off
anyone that might want to move his bones
Here are 5 facts about Shakespeare to get you thinking.
How many of them did you know?
6. III/I. Early Years
• Parents: John Shakespeare and Mary Arden; moved to
Stratford-upon-Avon from the surrounding villages. His
father became a wealthy town official
• Shakespeare was probably born on April 23, 1564,
but this date is an educated guess because we only have
a record of his baptism three days later
• Shakespeare attended the local grammar school
where he would have studied Latin, Greek and
classical literature. His early education must have made
a huge impact on him because many of his plots draw on
the classics.
7. III/II. Shakespeare’s Family
• At 18, Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway from
Shottery who was already pregnant with their first
daughter
• The wedding was arranged quickly to avoid the shame of
having a child born out of wedlock
• Shakespeare fathered three children: Susanna born in
May 1583, but conceived out of wedlock; Judith and
Hamnet, twins born in February 1585; Hamnet died in
1596, at age 11
8. III/III. Theatre Career
• In the late 1580s Shakespeare moved to London
• By 1592 he had established himself as a writer
• In 1594 joined Richard Burbage’s acting
company and became its chief playwright for the
next two decades
• Shakespeare also worked as an actor in
the theater company, although the lead roles were
always reserved for Burbage himself
• In 1603 James I granted his royal patronage to
Shakespeare’s company, which became known as
The King’s Men
9. III/IV. Latter years
• Retired to Stratford in 1611 and lived comfortably
off his wealth for the rest of his life
• Died on April 23, 1616 (this date is an educated
guess because we only have a record of his burial two
days later)
• In his will, he bequeathed most of his properties to
Susanna, his eldest daughter, and some actors from
The King’s Men
• Bequeathed his “second best bed” to his wife, the
meaning of which has caused many disputes and
guesses
11. IV/I. Top 10 Most Important Plays (in
chronological order)
• Romeo and Juliet (1594-1595)
• A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1595-1596)
• Much Ado About Nothing (1598-1599)
• Henry V (1598-1599)
• Twelfth Night (1599-1600)
• Hamlet (1600-1601)
• Measure for Measure (1604-1605)
• King Lear (1605-1606)
• Macbeth ( 1605-1606)
• The Tempest (1611-1612)
13. IV/III. Shakespeare authorship
debate
1. The William Shakespeare of Stratford-upon-Avon and the
William Shakespeare of London were two separate people.
They have been falsely connected by historians
2. Someone called William Shakespeare did work with
Burbage’s theater company, but did not write the plays.
Shakespeare was putting his name to plays given to him by
someone else
3. William Shakespeare was a pen name for another writer or
a group of writers
Shakespeare’s identity has been in dispute since the 18th
Century. There are a number of theories surrounding the
authorship of Shakespeare’s plays, most are based on one
of the following ideas:
14. V. Conclusion
Hopefully you managed to discover:
• the Bard’s eventful life
• the reasons for his popularity
• the authorship controversy
But there is still much to know about this outstanding person. To do this you can
follow some references, given at the References list at the end of presentation, and,
what’s more important, read some of Shakespeare’s works. This is how you will be
able to give your own answers to the majority of the questions connected to William
Shakespeare
15. VI. References
• Shakespeare online: http://www.shakespeare-online.com/
• 5 facts about Shakespeare: http://shakespeare.about.com/od/triviaquizzes/tp/Shakespeare-
facts.htmhttp://shakespeare.about.com/od/triviaquizzes/tp/Shakespeare-facts.htm
• Shakespeare Authorship Debate:
http://shakespeare.about.com/od/authorshipdebate/a/authorship.htm
• Insults by Shakespeare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdCjKH5IKJ8
This presentation was made by Guseva Valeria. You can contact me via my e-mail
guselera@yandex.ru