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Period: Nov 17, 1558 to
Reign of Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabths rule in Shakespeare's life. -
Apr 26, 1564
Birth of Shakespeare
This is when Shakespeare was born. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon. -
Period: Apr 26, 1564 to
Life of Shakespeare
This is the life span of Shakespeare. It starts with his birth, and ends with his passing. ~Throughout his life, Shakespeare met many wonderful people. A list of people he met includes: -
Marriage
This is the date that Shakespeare was married to Anne Hathaway. -
Baptism of Susanna Shakespeare
This is the date that Susanna, Shakespeare's first daughter, was Baptised. Her exact date of Birth is unknown. -
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Shakespeare's "Lost Years"
These are the years that Shakespeare went off the records. They were following the birth of his twins, Judith and Hamnet. -
Baptism of Hamnet and Judith Shakespeare
This is the date that the twins, Hamnet and Judith were Baptised. Their exact birth dates are unknown. -
Shakespeare's "Lost Years"
During the "Lost Years",Shakespeare lived in London and no records of his work or his activity were recorded. -
Reappearance of Shakespeare
This is the year that Shakespeare re-entered the world. After his "Lost Years" he was found again, in a Pamphlet written by Robert Greene. He was an "Upstart Crow" flapping his poetic wings in London. -
1st Poem: Venus and Adonis
This is the year that Shakespeare wrote his 1st Poem, 'Venus and Adonis.' Exact finishing date is unknown. -
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Genres of Shakespeare Plays
Shakespeare wrote many genres of poems and plays. The genres written include:
-Comedies
-Tragedies
-Histories
-Romances
~He also wrote mixes of each genre, including Romantic comedies and the likes. -
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Shakespeares Play Writing Years
This is the time span from when Shakespeare first wrote a poem, to when he stopped writing poems. He wrote about 2 per year.
Romeo and Juliet: (RT) "O, Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo"
Macbeth: (T) "What is done cannot be undone."
Hamlet: (T) "To be or not to be, that is the question."
A Midsummer Night's Dream: (C) "Though she be but little, she is fierce!"
The Tempest: (RC) "Now I will believe there are unicorns"
Henry V: (H) "He is as full of valor as of kindness. Princely in both.” -
2nd Poem: The Rape of Lucrese
This is the year that Shakespeare wrote his 2nd famous poem. Its title is 'The Rape of Lucrese.' -
The Tragic Romance of Romeo and Juliet
This is one of Shakespeare's most famous and well known plays. Romeo and Juliet is a classic, and is known and loved by all. -
Lord Chamberlain's Men
In 1594 Shakespeare became a shareholder in the Lord Chamberlain's Men, one of the most popular acting companies in London. He remained a member for the rest of his career, often playing for Queen Elizabeth the First. -
Passing of Hamnet Shakespeare
This is the date that Hamnet was buried. His exact date of death is unknown. He was only 11-years old. -
Globe Theatre
In 1599, Shakespeare and others from the LCM established the polygonal Globe Theatre on the outskirts of London. -
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Reign of King James I
The reign of King James I during Shakespeare's later life. -
The Passing of Shakespeare
This is the date that Shakespeare passed away from the Earth. He died in his home at Stratford-Upon-Avon. He left the world with 38 plays, 154 sonnets, and 2 narrative poems. He left the bulk of his estate to his 2 daughters, Judith and Susanna. He had monetary gifts set aside for his sister, theater partners, friends, and the poor of Stratford. He left his second-best bed to his wife, Anne. -
Shakespeare's Effect on Pop Culture
Even after his death, Shakespeare has affected culture in many ways. for one example, there is a concealer called "Macbare". Another is the new movies they make, recreating Shakespeares plays, such as the new Romeo and Juliet movies. Other examples of adaptations of Shakespeare's plays include:
-All's Well that Ends Well
-As You Like It
-The Boys from Syracuse
~These are just some of the MANY modern adaptations of Shakespeare's plays.~
