Shakespeare was not wrong when he wrote that in Twelfth Night was he? Music plays such an important part in romantic relationships.

You probably recognize that yourself. Did you get together at a dance? Do you like to listen to the same kind of music in the car?

But whenever we do listen to a piece of music from the past, some kind of memory is sparked and we feel closer

This Quote inspired us !

Do you recognize that as a variation for the title of our project? Of course yes…

The pupils worked  in transnational teams

for this wonderful e-book !

We were their mentors ..

Let’s learn about William Shakespeare , the world-famous playwright and poet

William Shakespeare was an English playwright and poet who is widely considered to be the greatest dramatist of all time. 

Full name: William Shakespeare.

Born: Exact date unknown, but baptised 26 April 1564. Hometown: Stratford-upon-Avon, England.

Occupation: Playwright, actor and poet.

Died: 23 April 1616.

Best known for: Writing hugely successful theatre plays! Also known as: The Bard of Avon.

Life

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 William was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564, during England’s Tudor period. He was one of eight children born to John Shakespeare, a well-to-do glove-maker and leather worker, and his wife, Mary Arden, an heiress from a wealthy family.

Very little is known about William Shakespeare’s early years. In fact, his actual date of birth remains a mystery to this day! But it’s believed he had a good upbringing, attended a good school and enjoyed playing outdoors a lot.

In 1582, William married a farmer’s daughter called Anne Hathaway. They had three children together – a daughter called Susanna, and twins, Judith and Hamnet.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

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During his lifetime, William Shakespeare wrote around 37 playsfor the theatre and over 150 poems! No one can say the exact number, because some of his work may have been lost over time – and some may have been written with the help of other people.

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Shakespeare’s Lost Years

There are seven years of William Shakespeare’s life where no records exist after the birth of his twins in 1585.

Historians often refer to this part of the writer’s life as ‘the lost years‘…

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How Did William Shakespeare Die?

Towards the end of his life, William lived quietly back in his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon. He died on 23 April 1616, aged 52, after falling ill. It’s believed he may have died on his birthday, but without an official birth record, no one can be sure!

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15 top William Shakespeare facts!

https://www.folger.edu/shakespeares-life

http://shakespeare.mit.edu/

https://www.biography.com/writer/william-shakespeare

https://www.slideshare.net/lovelystavy/ss-30300064