1. William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616)
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Merlin Vettik

2. William Shakespeare’s works:
Lived from 1564 – 1616
There is not much known of his life
Most famous playwright and poet in English History
Wrote 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, 38 dramatic works
Nickname “Bard of Avon”

3. Early life: Early life: Born in Stratford Parents John and Mary
Shakespeare
Had seven siblings
King’s New Grammar School
Did not attend university

5. Marriage and children:
Married at age 18 with Anne Hathaway
Had three children: Susanna, Judith and Hamnet

6. The Lost Years:
First period (1578 – 1582): time when Shakespeare leaves his school and his marriage with Anne Hathaway
Second period (1582 – 1592) : time between his marriage and the London Theatre
These years are called “lost” because there is not much information about Shakespeare’s activities.

7. Theatre and career in London:
1592: aready known as playwright
1594: was actor, playwright and part-owner of playing company Lord Chamberlain's Men
1598: appeared on lists as selling point
1599: the Globe
1605: started pulling back

8. The Globe:
Built in 1599, by the playing company called Lord Chamberlain’s Men
Destroyed and rebuilt many times
Nowadays opened as “Shakespeare’s Globe”

10. The coat of arms: Applied for the coats of arms twice
Managed to get it in 1599
“Non sanz droict”

11. Later years in London and Stratford:
Probably finished his acting career
After 1606–1607, wrote fewer plays and none after 1613
Three last plays were probably collaborations
After 1613 moved back to Straford, only visiting London

12. Shakespeare’s death: Died on 23 April 1616, at the age of 52
Cause of death is unknown
Buried in the chancel of Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon
Written on his tomb:
Good frend for Iesvs sake forbeare,
To digg the dvst encloased heare.
Blest be ye man yt spares thes stones,
And cvrst be he yt moves my bones.

13. Shakespeare’s will:
Left most of his estates to older daughter Susanna, but Judith was not left out. Also, left some money to his granddaughter and closer friends
For Anne, Shakespeare had left a puzzlying note: "Item I gyve unto my wief my second best bed with the furniture."

14. Shakespeare’s will:

15. Romeo and Juliet:

16. Midsummer Night’s Dream:

17. Thank You!