The life and works of Shakespeare

A detailed Summary of The life and works of Shakespeare

William Shakespeare is the world's most admired

playwright and poet. He was born in April, 1564 in

Stratford-upon-Avon, about 100 miles northwest of

London. According to the records of Stratford's Holy

Trinity Church, he was baptized on April 26. As with most

sixteenth century births, the actual day is not recorded but

people are guessing that he was born on April 23.

Shakespeare's parents were John and Mary Shakespeare,

who lived in Henley Street, Stratford. John, the son of

Richard Shakespeare, was a maker, worker and seller of

leather goods like purses, belts and gloves and a dealer in

agricultural commodities. He served in Stratford

government successively as a member of the Council ,

constable , chamberlain , alderman and finally high bailiff

which is the equivalent of town mayor. About 1577 John

Shakespeare's fortunes began to decline for unknown

reasons. There are records of debts.

William had seven siblings. He was the third child an

School. He had to show up at six or seven A.M. depending

poets ever. He was a big part in literature. He invented a

He is listed by Ben Jonson in Jonson's magnificent 1616

week. William studied many different authors and

on the season and stay there most of the day, six days a

mastered he learned there. After grammar school, William

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Category: English

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