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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Shakespeare – Free Shakespeare Resources for Students and Teachers Web English Teacher Why is Shakespeare considered to be the greatest writer in English literature? 1564: William Shakespeare is born in Stratford-upon-Avon. His notice of baptism is entered in the parish register at Holy Trinity Church on April 26th. While the actual date of his birth is not known, it is traditionally celebrated on April 23rd. 1571: Shakespeare probably enters grammar school, seven years being the usual age for admission. 1575: Queen Elizabeth visits Kenilworth Castle, near Stratford. 1582: Shakespeare marries Anne Hathaway of Shottery. 1583: Susanna, the first child of William and Anne Shakespeare, is born. 1585(?) 1585: Twins Hamnet and Judith Shakespeare born. 1589-90: Shakespeare probably writes Henry VI, Part One. 1590-91: Shakespeare probably writes Henry VI, Part Two and Henry VI, Part Three. 1592: Shakespeare was known in London as an actor and playwright by this time as evidenced by his being mentioned in Robert Greene's pamphlet A Groats-worth of Wit. London theaters are closed due to plague. 1592-94: Shakespeare probably writes The Comedy of Errors.

Life in Elizabethan England: A Compendium of Common Knowledge 11th Edition, Spring 2011 ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Contents ·Search · Browse the Compendium Games · Food · Money · Religion · Language · Weddings · Masters & Servants · Occupations · The Peers ·London · Fashion ·Children ·Household Management · Pastimes · Names ·The Queen's Suitors ·Education · Christmas · Heraldry · Maps________________________________________Preface Introduction Renaissance: The Elizabethan World Home Links Author & Designer________________________________________

Literary Terms Poetry Lesson Genre is an important word in the English class. We teach different genres of literature such as poetry, short stories, myths, plays, non-fiction, novels, mysteries, and so on. When we speak about a kind of literature we are really speaking about a genre of literature. So when someone asks you what genre of literature you like, you might answer, poetry, novels, comics, and so on. Carla Beard: Who knows why we call it figurative language?

Free eBooks at Planet eBook - Classic Novels and Literature The Elizabethan Insult Sirrah. Contrary to popular belief this word does not substitute for "sir". Remember that this word is considered an insult and only used to redress bad children, lazy servants, or downright rogues. E.g. Fellow. Many people have seen this in some shape or form or another. In order to use this insult generator choose one word from each column and combine them using "Thou art a(n)..." "Thou art a churlish, dismal-dreaming fustilarian." If you wish to make a longer, more interesting insult you could choose more than one word from columns one and two and combine them. "Thou art an artless, crook-pated, fawning, mewling, elf-skinned puttock." Feel free to add your own adjectives to the list as you get more comfortable with the process. Romeo: Lady, by yonder blessed moon I vow That tips with silver all these fruit tree tops Juliet: Oh, swear not by the moon, th´inconstant moon. Romeo: What shall I swear by? Juliet: Do not swear at all. Romeo: If my heart´s dear love ---

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