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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › William_ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare - Wikipedia

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   8 hours ago · William Shakespeare (c. 23 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist.

   • Years active: c. 1585–1613
   • Resting place: Church of the Holy Trinity, Stratford-upon-Avon

   • Notable work: Shakespeare bibliography

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3. www.folger.eduHome | Folger Shakespeare Library

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   2 days ago · Folger Shakespeare Library is the world's largest Shakespeare collection, the ultimate resource for exploring Shakespeare and his world. Shakespeare belongs to you. His world is vast. Come explore. Join us online, on the road, or in Washington, DC.

4. www.britannica.com › topic › Globe-TheatreGlobe Theatre | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   4 days ago · Globe Theatre, famous London theater in which after 1599 the plays of William Shakespeare were performed. The Globe was pulled down in 1644, two years after the Puritans closed all theaters. A reconstructed Globe opened at the original’s location in 1997.

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › OthelloOthello - Wikipedia

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   5 days ago · Othello (/ ɒ ˈ θ ɛ l oʊ /; full title: The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice) is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare, around 1603. The story revolves around two characters, Othello and Iago.

   • Author: William Shakespeare

   • Publish Year: 1941

7. library.wcc.hawaii.edu › shakespeare › historyShakespeare: Historical Context - Windward Community College

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   4 days ago · The introduction outlines the historical context in which Shakespeare wrote and explains the intellectual principles that informed early modern thinking about politics. By reading Shakespeare alongside contemporary documents students will be able to develop their own informed critical interpretations of the plays.

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   What do we know about William Shakespeare?

   • Since William Shakespeare lived more than 400 years ago, and many records from that time are lost or never existed in the first place, we don’t know everything about Shakespeare’s life. For example, we know that he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon, 100 miles northwest of London, on April 26, 1564.

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   When was William Shakespeare born?

   • No birth records exist, but an old church record indicates that William Shakespeare was baptized at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. From this, it is believed he was born on or near April 23, 1564, and this is the date scholars acknowledge as Shakespeare’s birthday.

   William Shakespeare: Biography, Playwright, Poet

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   How did Shakespeare become famous?

   • As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. Even without knowing everything about his life, fans of Shakespeare have imagined and reimagined him according to their own tastes.

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   Was Shakespeare a good writer?

   • Shakespeare was a prolific writer during the Elizabethan and Jacobean ages of British theatre (sometimes called the English Renaissance or the Early Modern Period). Shakespeare’s plays are perhaps his most enduring legacy, but they are not all he wrote. Shakespeare’s poems also remain popular to this day.

   William Shakespeare Biography - Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

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9. www.youtube.com › watchThe Life of William Shakespeare - YouTube

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   4 days ago · In this video, we delve into the fascinating life and enduring legacy of William Shakespeare, the legendary playwright, and poet who continues to captivate a...

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10. libguides.rice.edu › english › shakespeareShakespeare - Literatures in English - LibGuides at Rice ...

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    6 days ago · Oxford Bibliographies Online: William Shakespeare. Use this article to get an expert overview of the best sources for studying various aspects of Shakespeare. Oxford Companion to Shakespeare (2ed) Use this companion for in-depth reference entries on Shakespeare's work, context, reception and performance.