WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE.
The Bard Of Avon.
William Shakespeare: The Bard Of Avon.
William Shakespeare, or rather known as The Bard Of Avon, is one of the most famous English poet and play writer. The world regards Shakespeare as the world's pre-eminent dramatist and the greatest writer in English language. Usually known as the "National poet of England" , Shakespeare earned another sobriquet; 'Bard Of Avon' which was given to him as a honor from his own homeland: Stratford-upon-Avon.No one knows the exact date birth of Shakespeare, though as per the records, his birthday is given as 26th April 1564, the day when he was baptized.
Even though he remains no more (23 April 1616), the candle which he lit, the works which he did, still lives, creating a great art influence on the youth today.
Shakespeare. Or Shaxpere?
The number of names Shakespeare has is still not taken a definite number. Weird, huh?
Yes, it is. Even though his family records show a list of 44 names, it is said that his will had other spellings. In his will, he spelled it in two ways-"Shakspere" and "Shakspeare." Other spellings include "Shagspeare," "Shakestaffe," "Shagsbere," "Shaxpere," and "Shackspeare."
Some Of His Top Plays.
Hamlet
The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark is a TRAGEDY by William Shakespeare. Set in the Kingdom of Denmark, the play dramatizes the revenge Prince Hamlet exacts on his uncle Claudius for murdering King Hamlet. Hamlet is Shakespeare's longest play and among the most powerful and influential tragedies in English literature, with a story capable of "seemingly endless retelling and adaptation by others."
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written early in the career of William Shakespeare about two young star-crossed lovers.Shakespeare's use of his poetic dramatic structure, especially effects such as switching between comedy and tragedy to heighten tension, his expansion of minor characters, and his use of sub-plots to embellish the story, has been praised as an early sign of his dramatic skill.
King Lear
This play is based on the legend of Leir of Britain, a mythological pre-Roman Celtic king. It has been widely adapted for the stage and motion pictures, and the role of Lear has been coveted and played by many of the world's most accomplished actors. The story mainly shows the tragedies the character of King Lear faces after he divides his Kingdom between his three daughters.
His Personal Life.
At the age of 18, he married Anne Hathway, with whom he had three children: Susanna, and twins Hamnet and Judith. Between 1585 and 1592, he began a successful career in London as an actor, writer, and part-owner of a playing company called the Lord Chamberlains Men, later known as the Kings Men.
He Had seven brothers and sisters.
King Lear was banished from the English stage for making fun of the monarchy.
His house was called New Palace.
Used the word dog or dogs over 200 times in his works
Never attended a University
Event Information
His Death.
When?
Saturday, Aug 31, 2013, 09:00 PM
Where?