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We do not know much about Shakespeare’s life. He is from the little province town of Stratford
on The Avon. The father was a tradesman and a member of the city council: for tree years he was
also the mayor. Shakespeare has probably gone to Stratford Grammar School, which can still be
seen in the city, but we do not know much about what he learned in school.
In 1582 when he was 18 years of age he married Ann Hathaway, who was 7-8 years older: she
was the oldest daughter of a wealthy agriculturalist. Their first child was born the year after, only
six months after their wedding; later they also had twins. There are several explanations of why
Shakespeare traveled to London, but most explanations are anecdotes from a later time. Some
scholars think that he became a member of a theatre company, which was visiting Stratford.
The first time we hear about him again is in 1592 and at this point he is a known public figure in
London. He is mostly known as an actor and a playwright but he was also the owner of the Globe
Theater.
Shakespeare wrote 37 plays: comedies, tragedies and historical dramas. His plays have
something for every taste; there is exciting action, strong emotions, color and comedy.
Shakespeare’s themes are love, nature, power and its responsibility. The central theme is man,
and especially after year 1600 one feels the bitterness against mankind.
About 1611 he returns to Stratford, maybe same year as he wrote the Storm, which can be read
as his farewell to the theater. He lived his last years in his birth town and died in 1616. He is
buried in the Holy Trinity Church, and above the grave, at the left side of the church, there is a
monument in his honor.

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