5 things you’ve ignored about William Shakespeare
The “Bard of Avon” Shakespeare is an eminent figure in literature known for his plays, poetry and acting. There is no documented evidence about the exact date of birth of Shakespeare; however it is recorded that he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon, England on April 26, 1564. “He was the man how of all modern, and perhaps ancient poets, had the largest and most comprehensive soul”, states John Dryden and the statement is justified if one understands the amount of intensity and critical study Shakespeare presents through his works like Hamlet, Macbeth, The Tempest, Julius Caesar, Romeo and Juliet, etc. If you want to learn more about William Shakespeare, here are the 5 interesting facts you might have ignored about him.
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Shakespeare’s Marriage: Anne Hathaway was 26-year-old when she became the wife of Shakespeare, who was only 18-year-old. In the month of November, 1852 when Hathaway was three months pregnant the marriage took place in a church. After six months, a girl was born and they named her Susanna. Shakespeare was blessed with twins, Judith and Hamnet in February, 1585.
2. Shakespeare – the businessman: Shakespeare was not only a talented playwright, but also was efficient in utilizing his talents to make money. He was a renowned property owner of the age and part-owner of the “Lord Chamberlain’s Men”, also known as the “King’s Men”, which is popular playing company. The plays of Shakespeare were performed and he was directly involved in employing actors, investments, and took a share in the profits.
3. The Globe Theatre: With the first production of As You Like It, “The Globe Theatre” opened in the year 1599. Shakespeare became rich with the running of the theatre as he was a shareholder and the place was an inevitable success as it played the works of Shakespeare, Beaumont, Jonson, Fletcher, etc. Unfortunately, a cannon used for the play Henry VIII went off and the thatch roof came down in