An Introduction Pages 1-8 William Shakespeare An Introduction Pages 1-8

General Plays still performed today / new modern versions as well as originals Not much is really known about him Family Life Born to Mary and John Shakespeare April 23, 1564

Wife and Children The Plays Married Anne Hathaway at 18 Had a daughter and twin boys The Plays Travelled to London Became a rising actor and playwright

Stage Success Publications 1594 – joined Lord Chamberlain’s Men 1599 – Globe Theatre opened Publications First collected works were in folio format Plays were meant to be performed – not read

Prolific Productions Final Days 1606 Macbeth Died on April 23, 1616 7 years later Folio of 36 plays published

Shakespeare’s Language Different pronouns (thou, thee and ye) Iambic pentameter Word play Final Days Died on April 23, 1616 7 years later Folio of 36 plays published