William Shakespeare
No author is quoted more
often than William Shakespeare. His is the most famous name in all of English
literature. What makes him so great?
EARLY
LIFE
Shakespeare was born in
1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, a prosperous town in England. His local
grammar school had a demanding curriculum. At age 18, he married Anne Hathaway.
They had a daughter, Susanna, and twins—Hamnet and Judith. At some point,
Shakespeare left Stratford for London, to work in the theater.
PLAYWRIGHT
IN LONDON
Shakespeare made his reputation
with 38 glorious plays. He wrote about two plays a year, while living in
London. He never published the plays, but he saw them performed at the Globe
and other London theaters.
Shakespeare’s plays were
well liked by audiences. But we know little about his life in London. Later, he
retired in Stratford as a prominent citizen. He died in 1616. Two actors
saw that his plays were printed. A collection called the First Folio
came out seven years after his death.
A
WRITER FOR ALL TIME
Shakespeare was a fabulous
storyteller. His plays entertained audiences. Most people of his time
considered his plays merely popular entertainments, much as we think of the
movies today.
Shakespeare was also a
profound thinker. He created a variety of true-to-life characters in his
plays. These characters seem real because Shakespeare presented their
viewpoints so well. The richness of his language is amazing. He even invented
many words and phrases that are now common, including leapfrog, lonely, and
watchdog.
Shakespeare’s plays reflect
many aspects of human life. He wrote delightful comedies,
such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, and
As You Like It. He wrote plays about England’s kings that teach
history in an entertaining way. The great tragedies explore flaws in human
nature. These plays include Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Othello, King Lear,
and Macbeth. In his spare time, he wrote poetry. His 154 sonnets
are among the most famous love poems of all time.
ü Prosperous
– wealthy, rich
ü Prominent
– famous, well known
ü Profound
– deep, thoughtful
Delightful – wonderful, enjoyable
Prepared by:-
M.H.Zafras
Ahamed
H.N.D. in English, SLIATE.
SEUSL OLUVIL.
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