Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was a playwright who became the favorite playwright of Queen Elizabeth and King James. He is celebrated as the most popular writer in the English language.

William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, a small town in the English countryside.

There is no record of Shakespeare's schooling, but it is almost certain that he attended the local public school where he would have studied Latin literature and rhetoric.

<p>Shakespeare's works were influenced by Greek and Latin literature, as well as writers Seneca and Ovid, whose works made a strong impression on him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shakespeare married 26 year-old Anne Hathaway at the age of 18.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seneca and Ovid</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>glove maker</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stratford-upon-Avon</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>18</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It demonstrates his familiarity with Greek and Latin literature</p> Signup and view all the answers