William Shakespeare.ppt

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) William Shakespeare “He was not of an age, but for all time.” ----Jonson a great humanist, a most popular playwright of his time, a great poet, a dramatic genius, a master of language Stratford-on-Avon I. Life 1. Birth Born April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon Birth date credited as April 23, but the actual date is not known Baptized April 26, 1564 at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford圣三一教堂 William Shakespeare’s Home 2. Education Attended the Stratford Grammar School for children of prominent citizens Mandatory [m?nd?t(?)r?]强制的 attendance at church provided exposure to the Bible Influenced by the beautiful countryside indicated by his use of images from nature, gardening, agricultural pursuits, and country folklore民间传说；民间风俗 Stratford Grammar School Classroom 3. Shakepeare’s parents John married Mary Arden and became a prominent citizen of Stratford Became a glover制造手套商- treated animal hides and made soft leather goods - belts, gloves, purses Involved in town government - ale taster,啤酒品尝师 constable, 治安官bailff (like a mayor) John’s fortunes declined when William was 12. 4. Marriage Married Anne Hathaway, daughter of a farmer, Richard Hathaway on November 28, 1582 Eight years older than William Three months pregnant when married 5. Life in London 1582 at age 18 married Anne Hathaway 1592 (28 years old) went to London Working as actor and playwright First accused of borrowing from other playwrights 1592-1594 Plague灾祸；麻烦 6. Shakespeare Prospers成功 1598 built Globe Theatre Owned shares in it Father granted a coat-of-arms盾形纹章 Gentlemen Recognized as a genius in his own time 7. Honored as Actor and Playwright Queen Elizabeth dies in 1603 King James I takes the throne Shakespeare’s company becomes the King’s Men Member of famous writer’s group 8. Death and Burial at Stratford 1610 retired from t