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    Shakespeare was a famous poet and playwright who wrote over thirty plays that are still wildly popular today. Although it is widely accepted that William Shakespeare wrote his own material, there are many people who believe that he was not the true author of the works attributed to him. Arguments against Shakespeare’s authorship range from people believing that it was all a political cover-up, and that there isn’t enough factual evidence to come to the conclusion that Shakespeare truly did write

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    a precious jewel in his head.” (William Shakespeare: As You like It, Act ll scene l.) William Shakespeare, the name of a much appreciated and famous playwright/writer, who is this man? Who is the man many English experts from around the world regard as the “most read and performed playwright in the world”? (Shakespeare’s life: April 23, 2014). Where was he born? Who was his family? Where did he live? Who exactly was William Shakespeare? John and Mary Shakespeare were simple people dealing in farm

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    the 16th century, William Shakespeare wrote many well-known plays we still act out today. Many people know of or have heard of William Shakespeare. His plays are used and taught in many schools all around the globe. Even though he wrote his plays back then, they still have meaning to us today. His whole life makes up who he is as a playwright. One of the most renowned playwrights from the 1500’s, William Shakespeare, wrote almost 40 plays from 1590 to 1613. Born to John Shakespeare and Mary Arden on

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    William Shakespeare William Shakespeare was once a great bard or poet. He made many poems that were and are still famous to this day. There many poems and plays that were famous, but two of the most were called sonnet 29 and the Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare was once and still is one of the most famous playwrights in history. Personal Life Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, There are no records of birth for Shakespeare, although he was baptized on April 26, 1564. There is not

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    poems. This man is William Shakespeare. His intellectual mind has caught the interest of scholars for centuries. Although modern readers do have abundant knowledge and analysis of his literary pieces, what they know of the person himself is limited to select official documents. The debate of William Shakespeare’s religious orientation has been an on-going, uphill battle. Joseph Pearce takes on this challenge in The Quest for Shakespeare with the following theory: William Shakespeare, the famous playwright

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    William Shakespeare William Shakespeare is considered one of the greatest writers in history and is also England’s national poet. He’s known around the world for his stories and poems but who really is William Shakespeare? Shakespeare was born to a modest family that consisted of his father, John Shakespeare who was a merchant, and his mother Mary Shakespeare who was the daughter of a proud farmer named Robert Ardon. There are not many record about his parents and many records pertaining to Shakespeare

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    The Life of William Shakespeare The name William Shakespeare propogates through history of British Literature-- attesting for many famously made poems, plays, and other pieces of literature. One of the most well-known writers married young, prevailed through a modest education, and still remains much of a mystery to this day. Through the use of outstanding metaphors, complex rhyme schemes, and radical use of ideas, Shakespeare managed to notably make a penmark. A true visionary listening to the words

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    William Shakespeare is perhaps one of the most well-known writers of his day, as well as today, but people have questioned his authorship. Born on April 23, 1564, Shakespeare both grew up and was thought to have attended school in Stratford. He was one of the most famous playwrights of his time, producing a variety of works over his short life span. Years later, after making a career and name for himself, he died in April of 1616. Despite the fact that Shakespeare was and is still known for being

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    Revision Paper William Shakespeare In the 1590s, William Shakespeare was known for being a national poet. He had a nickname, “Bard of avon” because of where he was born. He was a actor, english poet, and one of the best writers in the world. He was known very well for his writing except for his personal life. His personal life is not known very well but some parts were told. William had 7 siblings and he was the third one born of the eight. William Shakespeare was born on April 23rd, 1564 in England

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    William Shakespeare was one of the most influential writers during the 1500’s and 1600’s. Due to his remarkable writing and success in poetry, we have amazing plays such as Hamlet, Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet. William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. However, there is no evidence of his date of his birth. It is said that a child during those times had to be baptized on the nearest Sunday. Historians determined that he must have been born on April 23rd around the date he

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