The william shakespeare biography book

          Peter Ackroyd chronicles Shakespeare's life in this biography.!

          William Shakespeare

          1564-1616
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          Who Was William Shakespeare?

          William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor of the Renaissance era.

          Best Books About Shakespeare ; 1.

        1. Best Books About Shakespeare ; 1.
        2. ' A Year in the Life of Shakespeare' and ' The Year of Lear' By James Shapiro are great, as is 'Will in the World: How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare.
        3. Peter Ackroyd chronicles Shakespeare's life in this biography.
        4. This rare text is the first ever biography of Shakespeare, written by one of the liveliest dramatists and poets of the early 18th century.
        5. Many have come up with their own theories and ideas about the man.

          6. He was an important member of the King’s Men theatrical company from roughly 1594 onward. 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.

          Details about his personal life are limited, though some believe he was born and died on the same day, April 23, 52 years apart.

          Quick Facts

          FULL NAME: William Shakespeare
          BORN: c. April 23, 1564
          DIED: c.

          April 23, 1616
          BIRTHPLACE: Stratford-upon-Avon, England, United Kingdom
          SPOUSE: Anne Hathaway (1582-1616)
          CHILDREN: Susanna, Judith, and Hamnet
          ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Taurus

          Early Life

          The personal life of William Shakespeare is somewhat of a mystery.

          There are two primary sources that provide histor