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Shakespeare: The Bard's Life and Legacy

Explore the life of William Shakespeare, from his birth on April 23, 1564, in Stratford, Warwickshire, to his iconic plays and enduring phrases still used today. Discover his motivations for writing and the impact of his work on literature and language.

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Shakespeare: The Bard's Life and Legacy

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  1. William Shakespeare By Rebecca Young and Christina Mota

  2. Shakespeare's life • Date of birth • April 23, 1564 • Date of death • April 23, 1616 • Born in Stratford, Warwickshire • Married Anne Hathaway on November 27, 1582 • Had 3 children • Susanna, Hamnet, Judith

  3. Life continued • Attended King Edward IV Grammar School in Stratford-upon-Avon • From age 7 to 14 • The school was selective on who could enter and only boys were allowed.

  4. What kind of plays he wrote: • Histories • Comedies • Tragedies • Romances

  5. Why he wrote • Desired to please other people • Entertainment • Poems inspired him • Other plays and writers

  6. Shakespeare's language • Created some of the phrases we use today • "Heart of gold" • "Break the ice" • "Catch a cold" • "Wear one's heart on one's sleeve" • Words created • Dislocate • Castigate http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMkuUADWW2A

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