divendres, 7 de febrer del 2014

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S LIVE


He was born on 23 of April in 1564, in Stratford-on-Avon, near London.
His father was John Shakespeare he work as a Shop Keeper, Land Owner and Bailiff of Stratford. His mother was Mary Arden she worked in a inherited land which was bequeathed to William. Shakespeare had 7 brothers and sisters.
About his education, he probably attended the free grammar school until 15. He read much Mythology, Ovid, Plutarch's Lives, etc., which he used as sources.
He married with Anne Hathaway (she was 8 years older) on 27 of November in 1582. They had 3 children: Susanna and Hamnet & Judith (twins).
He lived in London most of his life and had little to do with Stratford, although he became its third largest landower, and eventually retired there.
By 1592 he was recognized as a sussessful actor on the London stage as well as a leading poet. He was a member of a repertory group, Chamberlain's Men.
He wrote at least 38 plays as well as sonnets and other poems. He revolutionized the English stage with hs dramatic and poetic genius.
He retired from the theatre to his native Stratford sometime between 1611 and 1613, having bought a large house called "New Place"
He died on his 52nd birthday (April 23, 1616) in Stratford. He was bruried in the chancel of the Churc of Holy Trinity.

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