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Shakespeare William
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Full Name and Common Aliases
William Shakespeare is commonly known as the "Bard of Avon" and is often referred to simply as William.
Birth and Death Dates
Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. He passed away on April 23, 1616, at the age of 52.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Shakespeare was an English playwright and poet who is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language.
Early Life and Background
William Shakespeare was born to John and Mary Shakespeare, who were both members of the emerging middle class. His father was a glove maker and later became an alderman and bailiff. Shakespeare's family lived in a comfortable house on Henley Street, which still stands today. He had two older sisters, Joan and Judith, and several years later, he had a younger brother named Edmund.
Shakespeare received his education at the local Stratford Grammar School, where he would have studied Latin, Greek, and classical literature. At the age of 18, he married Anne Hathaway, who was eight years his senior and pregnant at the time of their marriage. They had three children: Susanna, Hamnet, and Judith.
Major Accomplishments
Shakespeare's major accomplishments are numerous and varied. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest playwrights of all time, and his plays have been performed for centuries around the world. His works include tragedies such as _Romeo and Juliet_ , comedies like _A Midsummer Night's Dream_ , and histories like _Henry V_. Shakespeare also wrote 154 sonnets and several narrative poems.
Notable Works or Actions
Shakespeare's most famous plays include:
Romeo and Juliet: a tragic love story about two young lovers from feuding families.
Hamlet: a tragedy about a prince who seeks to avenge his father's murder.
* Macbeth: a dark and haunting tale of ambition, power, and mortality.
Impact and Legacy
Shakespeare's impact on literature and the English language is immeasurable. His plays have been translated into many languages and continue to be performed today. He has influenced countless writers, artists, and musicians throughout history.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Shakespeare is widely quoted and remembered for his brilliant use of language, his insight into the human condition, and his ability to create complex and nuanced characters. His works are still studied in schools and universities around the world, and his quotes continue to be used in literature, art, music, and everyday life.
Shakespeare's legacy extends far beyond his plays and poems. He has become an iconic figure in Western culture, representing creativity, imagination, and intellectual curiosity. His name is synonymous with genius and excellence, inspiring countless artists, writers, and thinkers throughout history.
Quotes by Shakespeare William
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You have her father's love, Demetrius;Let me have Hermia's: do you marry him.
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I am glad I have found this napkin.This was her first remembrance from the Moor,My wayward husband hath a hundred timesWooed me to steal it, but she so loves the token— For he conjured her she should ever keep it— That she reserves it evermore about herTo kiss and talk to. I’ll ha’ the work ta’en out,And give’t Iago. What he will do with it,Heaven knows, not I.I nothing, but to please his fantasy.
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Not tonight, good Iago. I have very poor and unhappy brains for drinking. I could well wish courtesy would invent some other custom of entertainment.
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Hay más cosas en el cielo y en la tierra, Horacio, de las que han sido soñadas en tu filosofía
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Were I the Moor I would not be Iago.In following him I follow but myself;Heaven is my judge, not I for love and duty,But seeming so for my peculiar end.For when my outward action doth demonstrateThe native act and figure of my heartIn compliment extern, ’tis not long afterBut I will wear my heart upon my sleeveFor daws to peck at. I am not what I am
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CLEOPATRA: My salad days,When I was green in judgment: cold in blood,To say as I said then! But, come, away;Get me ink and paper:He shall have every day a several greeting,Or I'll unpeople Egypt.
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My noble father,I do perceive here a divided duty.To you I am bound for life and education.My life and education both do learn meHow to respect you. You are the lord of my duty,I am hitherto your daughter. But here’s my husband,And so much duty as my mother showedTo you, preferring you before her father,So much I challenge that I may professDue to the Moor my lord.
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