William Shakespeare

He was an English poet. He is regarded as the greatest writer in the English language. His works include about 38 plays which have been translated into Spanish, French, among others, 154 sonnets, two narrative poems, and several other poems.

Shakespeare was born in 1564; his life can be divided into three periods. The first 20 years of his life includes:

·         He studied in Stratford.

• At the age of 18, he married Anne Hathaway, with whom he had three children: Susanna, and twins Hamnet and Judith.

The second period was between 1585 and 1592

•     He began a successful career in London as an actor, writer, and part owner of a playing company called the Lord Chamberlain's Men.

Third period:

• He appears to have retired to Stratford around 1613 at age 49
• Shakespeare produced most of his known work between 1589 and 1613.
• He wrote about 1608tragedies, including Hamlet, King Lear, Othello, and Macbeth.

It is said William Shakespeare isn’t the author of his works; there are evidence that proves Shakespeare existed but not that he was a playwright, an actor or a poet. It is suggested that he was just a businessman and propose several contenders for authorship, namely an Edward de Vere.

In the 20th century, his work was adopted and rediscovered. Nowadays his plays remain popular and are constantly studied, performed, and interpreted in several cultural and political contexts throughout the world.

William Shakespeare died 23 April 1616.