Shakespearean Drama Flashcards
1
Q
Who is William Shakespeare?
A
A very famous writer who lived between 1564 and 1616.
- Born Stratford-upon-Avon, England
- Attended school - Latin, Classics
- Married at 18 - Anne Hathaway
- Moved to London; joined Lord Chamberlain’s Men
- Wrote 37 plays including Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet.
Called by Ben Johnson “not of an age but of a time.”
2
Q
Where did Shakespeare and his men play?
A
At the Globe.
3
Q
Who build the first permanent theater?
A
James Burbage.
4
Q
What group did Shakespear join after moving to London?
A
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men.
