William Shakespeare is one of the most influential dramatists in history. Shakespeare’s works were written over four hundred years ago and they are still studied today because most people can relate to the universal theme. Shakespeare had a very dramatic style of writing, most of his works were affected by major events in his life. Shakespeare was a very interesting and outstanding dramatist. Even several decades after his death William Shakespeare is still one of the most influential dramatists in history.
William Shakespeare born April 23, 1564, in Stratford England. He was the third born son to John and Mary Arden Shakespeare. Records show that Shakespeare was baptized on April 26, 1564, at Holy Trinity church. There are few records about Shakespeare’s education other than the belief that he went to King's New School but because of this, there is no certainty to his education. (William Shakespeare Biography) Shakespeare married an heiress of land Anne Hathaway, there is no known date or place of their marriage. Shakespeare and Hathaway had a daughter, Susanna, and a set of twins, Hamnet and Judith, but unfortunately, his only son, Hamnet, died 11 …show more content…
Shakespeare’s life greatly affected how he wrote his works, but he also sometimes wrote onto other plays if he liked them he would keep the story close, but if he did not he would change them to what he preferred. Shakespeare wrote in a different way than we speak today. Shakespeare’s works were written to be acted not read which is why people reading his works have a difficult time understanding them. Shakespeare’s types of works varied he wrote many kinds of dramas such as romantic comedies, tragedy, chronicles, and romances. It is not proven for any other writer to be quoted as quite as often as Shakespeare, who expressed deep thoughts and feelings in words as great beauty or power. (William Shakespeare 11