Shakespeare Day : 8 Amazing Facts About William Shakespeare

Apr 23, 2024

When Was Shakespeare Born?

William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England in 1564 per the guesswork, he was baptized on April 26, which is usually done three days after the baby is born. And So, April 23 came to be celebrated as his birthday.

Education

Shakespeare did not have any University education, yes you read it write ! His Legacy Lives on, Phrases coined by him are still in everyday use.

His Works

He has written 37 plays, somewhere 154 sonnets. His work contains Classic literature, Law, and Politics. Which are considered to be masterpieces.Some of his successful plays such as 'Richard III' and 'Henry V'.

'First Folio'

After his death, his friends and colleagues compile and published his work in a collection popularly known as 'The First Folio'.

'Bard Of Avon'

Every April 23 'Shakespeare Day' is celebrated. People pay their respect to the 'Bard of Avon', From the Performances of his plays to the reading of his sonnets worlwide.

Legacy

He is the Greatest Writer in the English language, Often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". He is also the world's pre-eminent Dramatist.

Sonnet Style (His Version)

The Shakespearean sonnet form consists of 14 lines with specific rhyme structure (ABABCDCDEFEFGG).

Shakespeare's Grave In England

The Words on his grave are "Good Friend, for Jesus' sake forbear,/To dig the dust enclosed here./Blessed be the man that spares these stones, /And cursed to be he that moves my bones.

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