Why is he so famous?
Shakespeare's life
When was he born? Find a photo of him
He was baptised 26th of April, 1564 but the birth date is unknown.
He was born in Stratford-upon-avon, Warwickshire in England.
What was his family?
His father, John Shakespeare, worked as comertian of gloves, skins and wool and administrative of their city hall. And his mother was Mary Arden. He had 7 brothers and sisters.
Who was his wife? Include her photo.
She was Anne Hathaway
Did he have children?
Yes, a son (Susanna) and two twins (Judith and Hamnet)
How old was he when he died?
He was 52
Shakespeare's time
Who was the Queen and King during Shakespeare's life? Include photos
The queen Elizabeth the 1st
What country was a great rival of England during this time?
It was Spain
What happened with the Spanish Armada?
Spain attempted England for invade it in 1588.
Why was the Elisabethan era described as golden?
Because it was the era of English Renaissance of Poetry, Music and Literature
Shakespeare's career
How many plays did he write?
36 Plays
How many poems did he write?
138 sonnets
Find the title in English and Catalan/Spanish of one comedy, one tragedy and one poem.
Tragedy: King Lear, el Rey Lear.
Poem: Venus and Adonis, Venus y Adonis.
What is the Globe? Find a picture
It was a theatre in London associated with Shakespeare, because It was built by Shakespeare's playing company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men, and was destroyed by fire on 29 June 1613. A second Globe Theatre was built on the same site at June 1614 and closed in 1642.
Where is the Globe? Find and copy a map of its location
It is in London, in Maiden Lane (Now Park Street) Southwark.
What plays are performed in the Globe this month?
Hamlet, Othello, King Laer, Richard III and Romeo and Juliet.
When was the Globe first built?
In 1599.
How long did Shakespeare work there in the Globe?
What was the name of his theatre company?
Shakespeare's Globe
What happened to the Globe in 1644?
Who built the Globe again and when?
1997
Shakespeare's fame
His words are used today around the world. How many words did he supposedly invent in the English language?
about 3000 words
In which play did he say "To be or not to be. That is the question"?
In hamlet
Look for another famous word/quotation invented by Shakespeare and translate it into Catalan/Spanish
In my mind's eye. (Hamlet) 'A l'ull de la meva ment.'
Curiosities
Who died on the same day as Shakespeare?
Miguel Cervantes
What was Shakespeare's nick?
Lord Chambelrain's Men
How many films have been adapted from his work?
About 420.
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