William Shakespeare

"We know what we are, but know not what we may be. -William Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet

William Shakespeare Poet Playwright

Early Life-Born April 23, 1564-3rd child-2 older sisters

Theatrical Beginnings-1592 Actor and playwright-Managed Lord Chamberlain's Men-Published and sold his work

Married Life-Wife, Anne Hathaway-William 18-Anne 26-3 Children

Establishing Himself-By 1597, 15 of the 37 plays were writtenby 1599, globe theater was built

Writing Style-Metaphors-Rhetorical phrases-Unrhymed iambic pentameter or blank verse

"Better three hours too soon than a minute too late." -William Shakespeare

"Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none."-William Shakespeare