William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare once said, “Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.” A successful English playwright, Shakespeare wrote 195 pieces of literature, including his 154 sonnets, 37 plays, and 4 poems. Around the world actors perform his plays, movies of his works are produced and his quotes are written or spoken by people in today’s society. Through these literature pieces, Shakespeare has significantly influenced writers, actors, and movie producers since his death in 1616.
Although Shakespeare is very famous for his literary works, not much is known about his early life. Because we do not have documentation and knowledge of his activities, there …show more content…
These genres include comedies, histories, tragedies and poetry. The total number of the playwrights written by Shakespeare is 195. These famous works include Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, Macbeth, Othello and Sonnet XVIII. Performed by Lord Strange’s Men playing company at The Rose in London, Shakespeare’s first published work was Henry VI on March 3, 1592. Shakespeare’s first credited work was Love’s Labour’s Lost in 1598. Published in 1609, many of Shakespeare’s 154 sonnets are well known pieces of English Literature. Written with John Fletcher, Shakespeare’s last play was Two Noble …show more content…
Romantic poet John Keats kept a statue of Shakespeare’s head close by to help “spark his creativity” when he was writing ("Shakespeare's Influence on Other Writers.”). Despite the fact that he too admired Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw openly derided Shakespeare’s devotees. Authors and music writers use Shakespeare’s quotes as their novel and album titles, including A Midsummer Night's Gene by Andrew Harman, and Sigh No More, album by Gamma Ray ("List of Titles of Works Taken from Shakespeare."). Many movies have been produced about both Shakespeare’s life and his literary
William Shakespeare once said, “Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.” A successful English playwright, Shakespeare wrote 195 pieces of literature, including his 154 sonnets, 37 plays, and 4 poems. Around the world actors perform his plays, movies of his works are produced and his quotes are written or spoken by people in today’s society. Through these literature pieces, Shakespeare has significantly influenced writers, actors, and movie producers since his death in 1616.
Although Shakespeare is very famous for his literary works, not much is known about his early life. Because we do not have documentation and knowledge of his activities, there …show more content…
These genres include comedies, histories, tragedies and poetry. The total number of the playwrights written by Shakespeare is 195. These famous works include Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, Macbeth, Othello and Sonnet XVIII. Performed by Lord Strange’s Men playing company at The Rose in London, Shakespeare’s first published work was Henry VI on March 3, 1592. Shakespeare’s first credited work was Love’s Labour’s Lost in 1598. Published in 1609, many of Shakespeare’s 154 sonnets are well known pieces of English Literature. Written with John Fletcher, Shakespeare’s last play was Two Noble …show more content…
Romantic poet John Keats kept a statue of Shakespeare’s head close by to help “spark his creativity” when he was writing ("Shakespeare's Influence on Other Writers.”). Despite the fact that he too admired Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw openly derided Shakespeare’s devotees. Authors and music writers use Shakespeare’s quotes as their novel and album titles, including A Midsummer Night's Gene by Andrew Harman, and Sigh No More, album by Gamma Ray ("List of Titles of Works Taken from Shakespeare."). Many movies have been produced about both Shakespeare’s life and his literary