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    While William married early, he still embraced life, writing 154 sonnets during his fifty two years; William was known for his many tragedies, romances and comedies; they are what made him famous around the world today. The compassionate William Shakespeare was born in “Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564” (Magill 1), his birthdate is unknown but is believed to have been on April 23, seeing he was “Christened on April 26, 1564” (Magill 1). Shakespeare was born during “the sixth year of the reign of Queen

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    transformed the literary world, William Shakespeare lived at the peak of the English culture. (“poets.org” n. pag.) While he was loved around the world, Shakespeare started out as a commoner and worked his way up to fame and prosperity. After he died in 1616,Shakespeare managed to stay in the spotlight, because of his plays. “The prophecy of his great contemporary, the poet Ben Jonson, that Shakespeare ‘was not of an age, but for all time’” (Kuiper 1). William Shakespeare, the English national poet of

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    2015 William Shakespeare: Playwright and Actor Many authors have had a lasting impact because of their literary work. During the Elizabethan time period, William Shakespeare began his remarkable career as a playwright impacting the theater industry and the view of literature. William Shakespeare’s life and work set a new standard for the dramatic arts industry. William Shakespeare’s personal life included his birth, childhood and education in the town of Stratford. In “William Shakespeare: Life

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    William Shakespeare has proved to be an important staple of the English language and modern literature. Shakespeare brought life to a monotonous time period using his writing talent.Through his life experiences and many accomplishments, William Shakespeare has brought entertainment through his many works, and forever changed the world of theater and storytelling. When England was facing hard times, Shakespeare brought life to this era with his entertaining plays, poems, and enchanting stories.

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    William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616) William Shakespeare was a popular English poet, playwright and actor. His plays are highly famous and continue to be studied and performed. Today, his plays such as Romeo & Juliet and Hamlet that are known all over the world. He was born on or near April 23, 1564 in Stratford –upon-Avon, England. He had two older sisters, Joan and Judith, and three younger brothers, Gilbert, Richard and Edmund. As a teenager, he studied reading, writing and the classics at the King’s

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    Shakespeare, Fact or Fiction William Shakespeare is said to be the most famous influential author in English literature. He wrote thirty-eight plays, one hundred fifty-four sonnets and two poems, all of which are said to be a major force in developing the English language as we know it today. There is little known about the personal life of the famous author, but his works such as Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and King Lear have captivated the world for more than 400 years. It is hardly surprising that

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    William Shakespeare was a renowned playwright and sonneteer, who’s writing displayed vast knowledge, wisdom, and creativity. Shakespeare wrote a grand total of 37 plays and 154 sonnets, the number alone bringing into question whether or not the Stratford-upon-Avon man could have truly created these works. There are vast volumes of theories regarding the true authorship of Shakespeare’s many works. However, most of these theories are circumstantial and fail to prove that anyone other than Shakespeare

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    William Shakespeare was a playwright born on 1564.There is several mysteries about this man. His actual date of birth is unknown. No one knows exactly where he was born, but he is believed to have come from the area of Stratford-On-Avon in England. What we do know is that he wrote plays which were popular then and are still popular now. Shakespeare wrote many types of plays such as dramas, comedies and tragedies. His plays continue to be performed today and several have been made into movies. Hamlet

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    Life of Shakespeare According to a William Shakespeare biography website.“William Shakespeare was an English playwright, actor and poet also known as the “Bard of Avon” and often called England’s national poet. In his 20 years as a playwright, Shakespeare wrote plays that capture the complete range of human emotion and conflict.” He was born on April, 1564 in Stratford-Upon-Avon which was located in the midlands. His parents were farmers which means he lived in a rural farming area. He had eight

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    William Shakespeare By: Tommy Elder While his works are very well known, The man himself is myth, This man really was a great poet Some people though, don't seem to know This man is Shakespeare And it's time for you to hear That this man was the best Because he's always been better than the rest… William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564 in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England (ALL). Where he grew up can be traced to the area he was born which is on Henry Street by Holy Trinity Church (ALL)

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