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William Shakespear 1564-1616. by Felix and Susann. Biography. Born 1564 in Stardfort-upon-Avon Mother wealthy Went to grammar school Lost Years (1578-1582) Married 1582 Anne Hathaway – three children Moved to London Lost Years (1582-1592) – only four documents
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William Shakespear1564-1616 by Felix and Susann
Biography • Born 1564 in Stardfort-upon-Avon • Mother wealthy • Went to grammar school • Lost Years (1578-1582) • Married 1582 Anne Hathaway – three children • Moved to London • Lost Years (1582-1592) – only four documents • Died April 23rd, 1616 in Stardfort-upon-Avon
Career • At the age of 20 he wrote his first play • Often takes part in his own plays as an actor • Owner and builder of the famous Globe Theater in London • Is known for his linguistic talents in his plays („to hear a play“)
Works • 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems • Most important works: - Romeo and Juliet; 1595 - The Tragedy of Julius Caesar; 1599 - Hamlet, Prince of Denmark; 1601 - Othello; 1604 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf2DEOgMOeY
Connection to Brave New World • Titel from Shakespear´s play „The Tempest“ • John, finds a book of him and refers to Shakespear by quoting • Appearance of Shakespears`s worldview • Huxley uses Shakespear´s ideas in his story
Resources • http://www.dieterwunderlich.de/William_Shakespeare.htm • http://www.william-shakespeare.org.uk/william-shakespeare-lost-years.htm