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William Shakespeare
Biography
William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon , in England
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He helped build a new theatre called the Globe , which opened in 1599
He wrote at least 38 plays , and was rich and famous
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Historical context
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The Renaissance
Revival of classical Greek and Roman ideas in literature, philosophy, and science. Shakespeare’s works often borrow from classical myths (Julius Caesar, Troilus and Cressida).
The Plague
Frequent outbreaks of the Bubonic Plague often closed theaters, pushing Shakespeare to write poetry like his Sonnets.
Humanism
Influenced by Renaissance humanism, Shakespeare’s characters are psychologically complex, exploring themes of ambition, love, and morality.
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Major works
Hamlet (1623)
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The ghost of the deceased sovereign appears one night to Hamlet to reveal to him that he has been poisoned by Claudius, and to urge him to avenge him.
Romeo and Juliet (1597)
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It is a tragic love story where the two main characters, Romeo and Juliet, are supposed to be sworn enemies but fall in love.
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