Shakespeare - the man

These links will provide you with information on the historical person William Shakespeare. Read the homepages and decide which of all these facts (apart from his birthday and death) might be interesting for your readers and which of all these facts might help them to understand his plays.

You should keep in mind the following aspects:

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The Seven Ages of Shakepeare's Life

William Shakepeare: Child, actor, playwright, family man

Frequently Asked Questions on Shakespeare's Life

 

What Every Schoolboy Knows

Shakespeare at Grammar School

 

Frequently Asked Questions on Shakespeare's Works

 

Shakespeare's time