divendres, 7 de febrer del 2014

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was born april 23, on 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon near London.

His Family was "well-off"
His father, John Shakespeare,was Glovemaker, he was keeper, Land owner and Bailiff (mayor) of Stratford.
His mother, Mary Arden, inherited land which was bequeathed to William.
William had 7 brothers and sisters

His education 
He probably attended the forest grammar school until 15, mainly studying Latin. Read much Mythology,Ovid,Pultrach's Lives,etc.,Which he used as sourcers.

He Married 
He married with Anne Hathaway on November  27,on 1582, Marie was 8 years older and they had 3 children; Susana  Hamlet &Judit

He Lived on london
Most of his life and had little to do with Stratford, although he became its third largest landowner, and eventually retired there

A great actor 
By 1592, he was recognized as a successful actor on the London stage-as well as leading poet.
He was memberof a repertorygroup-Chamberlain's Men.

He wrote at least 38 plays
As well as sonnets and other poems. He revolutionized the English stage with his dramatic and poetic genius.

He retired 
from the Theatre this native Straford sometime between 1611 and 1613 having bought a large house called "New Place"

He died on 52nd Birthday on April 23 on 1616 in Stratford and was burid in the chancel of the church of the Holy Trinity.

Cap comentari:

Publica un comentari a l'entrada