Shakespeare's life

William shakespeare is also often called Shakespeare (william shakespeare, April 65438 +0564- julian calendar1665438+April 23, 2006, Gregorian calendar1665438+May 3, 2006,1April 26, 564). He is also one of the most outstanding writers in the history of western literature and art. One of the most outstanding playwrights in the world. He wrote 38 plays and 154 sonnets in his life. Not only did he create many of the most tearful tragedies, but also many of his comedies were the funniest of all the plays on the British stage. In addition, he wrote 154 sonnets and several long poems. These poems are not only simple narratives, but also touch the deepest part of human nature, so they are considered by many people as masterpieces in the history of English literature. It is generally believed that the peak of Shakespeare's creation is from 1585 to 16 10, but the exact date is unknown. Many of his works were staged at the Globe Theatre in London, which was burnt down in 16 13 and has now been rebuilt.

all one's life

Most historians believe that the actor and playwright Shakespeare seen in Historical Records are the same person. Shakespeare was born in April 1564 in Stratford, Huste (Stratford upon Avon). His father's name is Jone Shakespeare, and he is a glove merchant. According to records, Shakespeare was baptized on April 26th of that year, and it is generally believed that his birthday is April 23rd (he died on the same day 52 years later). Shakespeare's father was very rich when he was born, but later he was accused of participating in the black market wool trade, and his family came down and lost his position as a city councilman. There is evidence that Shakespeare's parents tend to sympathize with Catholics.

1582165438+1On October 28th, Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway, probably because Hathaway was pregnant with Shakespeare's child. Since then, we have no idea about Shakespeare's whereabouts, except that he appeared in the London Troupe in the 1590 s.

1583 On May 26th, Shakespeare's first daughter Susanna was baptized in her hometown of Trafford. His next son, Hamnet, and his daughter, Judith (twins)-were also baptized on February 2, 585 at/kloc-0.

1596, Hamlet, Shakespeare's only son, died and was buried on 1596+0 in August. Many people think that Shakespeare's famous play Hamlet is to commemorate his son, because the writing of Hamlet is similar to Hamlet.

1597, Shakespeare sold his "one house, two barns, two gardens, two orchards and everything else" in Trafford for 60 pounds and went to London to become a famous actor and writer. He eventually became a partner in a drama company, that is, Lord Chamberlain's man. Like all the troupes at that time, the troupe was named after the nobles who funded it. This troupe was so popular that when Elizabeth I died, James I sponsored it, and it was renamed The King's Man, which has become the highest level of Shakespeare's plays.

Now people know from all kinds of legal documents and commercial contracts at that time that Shakespeare's years in London gradually became rich, which made him buy a house in the rich area of London and own the largest house in his hometown of Trafford.

1609 Shakespeare published his sonnets, many of which were addressed to a mysterious woman ("Lady Dark") and a man ("Justice Lord") (so some people think that Shakespeare may be gay). He left London and the theatre in about 16 1 1 and never published any important works (his last play is generally considered as The Tempest) until his death in 16 16. China's famous playwright Tang Xianzu also died in the same year. A coincidence that is often mentioned is that he died on the same day as Cervantes, another great Spanish writer of his time. Actually, this is not right. Because Spain had adopted the Gregorian calendar at that time, Cervantes died on April 23rd. Although Britain has always adopted julian calendar, April 23rd in julian calendar is actually May 3rd in the Gregorian calendar. So they didn't die on the same day.

identity

Most scholars agree that the writer Shakespeare is indeed the Shakespeare who was born in Trafford and used to be an actor, but this has been a controversial issue for many years. Some people think that people like Francis Bacon and edward de vere are the real authors of some or all of Shakespeare's works, or at least participated in the creation together. But it is undeniable that such works are highly respected in the world literary world.

Some people doubt whether Shakespeare really created all his works, and the question of who is the real author of Shakespeare's works has become a serious academic research topic.

works

Catalogue of all works discovered by Shakespeare at present: (The Chinese version of Shakespeare's plays comes from the most widely circulated version of Zhu Shenghao; )

tragedy

Romeo and Juliet (Romeo and Juliet)

Macbeth also translated: Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth (one of the four great tragedies)

King Lear (one of the four tragedies)

Hamlet also translated: Hamlet, Hamlet, Hamlet, the revenge of the prince (one of the four tragedies)

Othello (Othello) also translated: Othello (one of the four great tragedies)

Titus Antelo (Titus Andlau Knicks).

Julius Caesar (Julius Caesar)

Anthony and Cleopatra.

Leo (Coe Leoline).

Troy Ross and Cresida.

Timon in Athens.

comedy

Everyone is happy (one of the four comedies)

Twelfth Night or Suit Yourself (one of the four comedies)

Merchant of Venice (one of the four comedies)

A Midsummer Night's Dream (one of the four comedies)

make trouble out of nothing

Please go into the urn and measure your sin, compared with your heart.

rainstorm

The Taming of the Shrew

The merry wives of Windsor.

The effort of love was in vain.

Two gentlemen from Verona also translated: two expensive relatives.

Prince Tyre (Prince Tyre of Perikles)

Cymbeline

The story of winter

Wrong comedies are also translated into wrong comedies and wrong comedies.

Everything is fine if it ends well.

historical play

Henry IV, Volume I (Henry IV, Part 1)

Henry IV, Volume II (Henry IV, Part II)

Henry V (Henry V)

Henry VI, vol. I (Henry VI, part 1)

Henry VI, Volume II (Henry VI, Part II)

Henry VI, Volume III (Henry VI, Part III)

Henry VIII (Henry VIII)

King John (King)

Richard II

Richard

poetic sentiment

Sonnet (sonnet)

The lover's complaint is translated again: feelings for women.

The rape of Lucretius is translated again: the rape of Lucretius.

Venus and adonis.

Enthusiastic pilgrims also translate as: enthusiastic wanderers.

Phoenix and tortoise

Other works suspected of Shakespeare

Sir Thomas More

Edward III (Edward III)

Funeral elegy