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William Shakespeare's Revolutionary Impact On The English Language

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Although credited with one of the most revolutionary impacts on the English language, the life of William Shakespeare is acknowledged by only a few. Believed to be born on April 23rd of 1564, Shakespeare was the third of eight children of his parents, Mary Arden and John Shakespeare, who resided in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. Akin to any male during the Elizabethan era, his education began at the age of 4, where he attended petty school, after which he transitioned to the more rigorous teaching at the Stratford grammar school. However, financial issues deriving from his family’s lower-class status soon forced Shakespeare to discontinue his education at the age of 15. Much of his personal interactions remain a mystery after this turning point
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