William Shakespeare Flashcards
What did he do?
He was an English poet, playwright and actor.
What is he widely regarded as?
The greatest writer in the English language.
What do his works consist of overall?
His works consist of about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems and a few other verses.
What is his date of birth?
Baptised 26th April 1564 (birth date unknown)
What was his date of death?
23rd April 1616 (aged 52)
Where was he born and where did he die?
Stratford - upon - Avon, Warwickshire, England
When did he marry?
At the age of 18 to Anne Hathaway with whom he had three children: Susanna, Hamnet and Judith.
Who are his parents?
Mary and John Shakespeare.
What happened with records of Shakespeare?
Few records of Shakespeare’s private life survive, and there has been considerable speculation about such matter as his physical appearance, sexuality and religious beliefs.
How did he die?
There is no extant contemporary source that explains how or why he died.
Name some of his works.
- as you like it
- the tempest
- othello
- twelfth night
- Romeo and Juliet
- a midsummer nights dream
- King Lear
- the comedy of errors
