Shakespeare

Shakespeare is the most versatile genius in the field of English literature specially in drama. He is the most brightest star, most prominent dramatist in his era. He has conquered time limit. His writings passed the test of time. Though he was not well educated, the composed dramas which represent universal feeling, a feeling which is present in all human being of all ages and of all country or region in the world. Shakespeare was born in 26 April, 1556 in  Stratford-on-Avon. Shakespeare was born and brought up in Stratford-on-Avon. At the age of 18, he married Anne Hathaway, with whom he had three children: Susanna, and twins Hamnet and Judith. He was a baptized. He was a poet, playwright, dramatist. He is often called 'the national poet of England' and 'the bird of Avon'. He wrote 38 plays, 154 sonnets and two long narrative poems. Shakespeare produced most of his known work between 1589 and 1613. His early plays were mainly comedies and histories and these works remain regarded as some of the best work produced in these genres even today.

A List of Shakespeare's writings:

Comedy	History	Tragedy	Poetry
All's Well That Ends Well As You Like It The Comedy of Errors Cymbeline Love's Labours Lost Measure for Measure The Merry Wives of Windsor The Merchant of Venice A Midsummer Night's Dream Much Ado About Nothing Pericles, Prince of Tyre Taming of the Shrew The Tempest Troilus and Cressida Twelfth Night Two Gentlemen of Verona Winter's Tale	Henry IV, part 1  Henry IV, part 2  Henry V Henry VI, part 1  Henry VI, part 2  Henry VI, part 3  Henry VIII  King John  Richard II  Richard III	Antony and Cleopatra Coriolanus Hamlet Julius Caesar King Lear Macbeth Othello Romeo and Juliet Timon of Athens Titus Andronicus	The Sonnets A Lover's Complaint The Rape of Lucrece Venus and Adonis Funeral Elegy by W.S.

Short Questions and Answers:
1. When was shakespeare born?
Ans: 23rd April,1564

2. When did Shakespeare die?
Ans: He died on 23rd April, 1616

3. How do we come to know about the dates of his birth and death?
Ans: From the birth register kept in Municipal office of Startfor-on-Avon

4. What was his educational qualifications?
Answer: Shakespeare was not well educated. He had no record of brilliant academic education. He attended a grammar school where he learnt language. 

5. What was the name of his wife?
Ans: Anne Hathaway