Shakespear

Successful Writer

Shakespeare was one of the most successful writers of his time.

Contemporary Work

Shakespeare's work seemed contemporary and relatable to the audience.

Historical Plots

Shakespeare based his plots on well-known stories from history.

Understanding Human Nature

Shakespeare understood what made people tick and translated it into his stories.

Life and Career

Shakespeare was born in 1564, baptized in Stratford upon Avon on April 26, and died on April 23, 1616. He had a good education and performed at the Globe Theater.

Queen Elizabeth I

Queen Elizabeth I was on the throne for 40 years and loved theater. She sympathized with women in her time and enjoyed acting.

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet is a comedy and tragedy, with the ending of the story announced in the beginning of the play.

Shakespeare's Plays

Shakespeare wrote 38 plays, including comedies, tragedies, history plays, and sonnets. He kept the audience entertained with universal themes, action, death, romance, crude humor, song, lyrics, dancing, and rhythm.

Sonnets

Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets, mostly during the theater shutdown due to the plague. Sonnets have 14 lines, a distinct rhyme scheme, and are written in iambic pentameter.

Shakespeare's Legacy

Shakespeare is known as a legendary figure and the world's most honored writer. He spent 20 years on the London stage and his father was the mayor and a magistrate.