THE LIFE AND TIME OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
For decades, William Shakespeare has been considered as one of the best playwrights and dramatists of our time. During his lifetime, Shakespeare has spent his time touching the hearts of many of his readers and the people around him.
William Shakespeare was born on April 26th, 1564 in Stratford, Avon to parents, John Shakespeare and Mary Arden. He was the 3rd child and the eldest son of the couple. During his childhood, young Shakespeare enrolled into Stratford Grammar School for children from ages 6-13. There, he developed a great liking for reading and learning. He excelled in Latin and English during his time there. Shakespeare was most certainly a well rounded student, not only focusing on his academics but also in the working area. At some point in his childhood he worked for a butcher.
At age 18, Shakespeare fell in love. In 1582, he married Anne Hathaway who was 8 years his senior. Later on they had 3 children, Susana the eldest in 1583 and Hamnet and Juliet who were twins in 1585. Sadly, Hamnet passed away in 1596.
His Career immediately began from 1585 and 1592 where in London he practiced poetry, acting and playwright. Throughout his career he wrote mainly comedies, tragedies, histories, romances and much more. Overall, he wrote 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems and various poems. From 1585 to 1592, Shakespeare took time off to acquire his skills as an actor and a playwright. This breaking period was known as his “lost years”.
All good things must come to an end just as the life as William Shakespeare. On April 23rd, 1616 he died. After his death 14 of his plays were published with Quartro Books.
William Shakespeare will live on through his plays throughout the test of time.
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