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I. Title: William Shakespeare ( 1564_1616 ) The works of Will are a great landmark in the history of world literature for he was one of the first founders of realism, a masterhand at realistic portrayal of human characteristics and relations. He was completely successful as a dramatist, poet, actor and proprietor. II. Background Information My age is as a lusty winter, frosty but kindly.  — William Shakespeare 1. Most of Shakespeare’s career unfolded during the Elizabethan Age. 维多利亚时代 Elizabeth came to the throne under turbulent circumstances in 1558 and ruled until 1603. Under her reign, not only did England prosper as a rising commercial power, Shakespeare’s homeland undertook an enormous expansion into the New World and laid the foundations of what would become the British Empire. This ascendance came in the wake of the Renaissance and the Reformation. 文艺复兴 改革 2. The Elizabethan Age, then, was an Age of Discovery, of the pursuit of scientific knowledge, and the exploration of human nature itself. 发现、科技和人性 3. The drama was rapidly gaining popularity among the people. 戏剧 III. Life experiences 23rd of April, 1564：born in Stratford _upon_ Avon, Warwickshire / His father_ John Shakespeare, a small businessman of wool and hide 1571: sent to the local grammar school and studied for 6 years 1577：left the school and helped his father with the business / became well acquainted with theatrical performances 1582：marries Anne Hathaway on November 27. 1583：Susanna Shakespeare is born. 1585：The twins Judith and Hamnet Shakespeare are born. 1592 ：After leaving Stratford for London, William was recognized as a successful actor, as well as a leading poet. He was a member of The Chamberlains Men. 1596：Hamnet dies at the age of eleven. Shakespeare becomes a gentleman when the College of Heralds grants his father a coat of arms. 1597- He