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Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet. William Shakespeare. http :// www.biography.com/people/william-shakespeare-9480323. Shakespeare’s Early years. Born April 23, 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England Stratford-upon-Avon was a small town 103 miles away from London.

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Romeo and Juliet

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  1. Romeo and Juliet

  2. William Shakespeare http://www.biography.com/people/william-shakespeare-9480323

  3. Shakespeare’s Early years • Born April 23, 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England • Stratford-upon-Avon was a small town 103 miles away from London. • His dad owned a leather shop and had an official position similar to a mayor. • Shakespeare attended a local school that taught reading and writing. • Shakespeare was one of six kids in his family

  4. Shakespeare’s Family • Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway when she was 26 and he was 18. • Hathaway was about three months pregnant when they married! • The couple had a girl, and two years later they had twins. • One of the twins, Hamnet died at age 11 of unknown causes.

  5. The Poet • Shakespeare began writing poetry inStratford-upon-Avon. • He moved to London to work as an actor and after a few years he joined the largest acting company- the Lord Chamberlain’s Men • Shakespeare wrote and acted for many years and became a part owner of the playhouse he worked. He later built The Globe, a new theater • Shakespeare wrote more than 30 plays and his plays are still read by students every year- just like you!

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