William Shakespeare: His Life and Legacy

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to William Shakespeare's life, works, and the theatrical context of his time.

William Shakespeare

An English playwright and poet, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language.

Stratford-Upon-Avon

The birthplace of William Shakespeare, located 90 miles northwest of London.

The Globe Theatre

A theatre in London built in 1599, primarily associated with the plays of William Shakespeare.

The First Folio

The first published collection of Shakespeare's plays, released in 1623.

Groundlings

The cheapest theatre patrons who stood in the pit of the Globe Theatre.

Epitaph

A phrase or statement written in memory of a person, typically engraved on a tombstone.

Hamnet

The son of William Shakespeare who died at age 11, leaving Shakespeare without a male heir.

Elizabethan Era

The period in English history when Queen Elizabeth I ruled, during which Shakespeare's career flourished.

The Rape of Lucrece

A narrative poem written by William Shakespeare during the closure of theatres due to the plague.

Theatre Seating

Different price tiers for audience members depending on their seating choice at the Globe Theatre.

Anne Hathaway

William Shakespeare's wife, whom he married in 1582.

Bubonic Plague

A deadly infectious disease that caused the closure of theatres in 1593.