However, these provide only brief sketches of specific events in his life and yield little insight into the man himself. One is his work, and the other is official documentation such as church and court records. There are two primary sources that provide historians with an outline of his life. The personal life of William Shakespeare is somewhat of a mystery. Details about his personal life are limited, though some believe he was born and died on the same day, April 23, 52 years apart.īIRTHPLACE: Stratford-upon-Avon, England, United Kingdom Known throughout the world, Shakespeare’s works-at least 37 plays, 154 sonnets, and 2 narrative poems-capture the range of human emotion and conflict and have been celebrated for more than 400 years. He was an important member of the King’s Men theatrical company from roughly 1594 onward. William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor of the Renaissance era. The King’s Men: Life as an Actor and Playwright.
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