新编英语教程 Unit A Man from Stratford(1).ppt

Unit 4 A man from Stratford -- William Shakespeare;In your opinion, what is Shakespeare famous for? Could you give some names of Shakespeare’s famous work/play?;Background Information ;William Shakespeare;Shakespeare lived in an age when the old feudal social and economic order was being destroyed and a new capitalist society was being born and when London took a leading part in that destruction and that new birth. The theatrical companies actively participated in all the current affairs of London and by their performances helped to propagate new ideas.;;Histories历史剧;Comedies 喜剧;;