William Shakespeare

Guide Note

Elizabethan playwright, poet, and actor William Shakespeare is widely considered to be the most influential writer in history. His highly popular plays have been translated into every major language, and are still widely performed throughout the world. Shakespeare completed 38 Plays during his lifetime, as well as 154 Sonnets and two long narrative Poems. While there has been increased speculation among literary critics and historians as to the authorship of many of his works, he is still looked upon as the greatest writer in the English language.

Fast Facts

  1. Born: April 1564
  2. Died: April 23, 1616
  3. Birthplace: Stratford-upon-Avon, England
  4. Wife: Anne Hathaway
  5. Wrote 38 plays
  6. Wrote 154 Sonnets
  7. Writing Style: Blank Verse composed in Iambic Pentameter
  8. Invented words, like "Assassination"
  9. His performance company was called The Lord Chamberlain's Men
  10. His plays were performed at The Globe Theater

Plays By Shakespeare

Comedies

Histories

Tragedies

The Mahalo Top 7

  1. Wikipedia: William Shakespeare
  2. Official Site: Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare's Hometown
  3. Official Site: Shakespeare's Globe Theater
  4. Official Site: The Royal Shakespeare Company
  5. University of Victoria: Internet Shakespeare Editions  Laura: Includes both old and new editions of his works!
  6. Folger Shakespeare Library  Laura: Great resource!
  7. Hulu: Wherefore Art Thou Romeo? (Time 2:09)

William Shakespeare Online Resources

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William Shakespeare Sonnets

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William Shakespeare Authorship Dispute

The Francis Bacon Theory

The Edward de Vere, Earl of Oxford Theory

The Christopher Marlowe Theory

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