Shakespeare

#Shakespeare400
23 April, 1616. A man died, but a legacy was born; one which proved so essential not only to the development of drama and literature, but to language, to thoughts and ideas.

#stradford-upon-avon
Welcome to Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare,

#annehathaway
Anne Hathaway (1556 - August 6, 1623), wife of the poet and English dramatist William Shakespeare.

#theglobe
The Globe Theatre was built in 1599 by Peter Street; It was on the banks of the River Thames on the outskirts of the city of London.

#plays
 The plays written by English poet, playwright, and actor William Shakespeare,  have the reputation of being among the greatest in the English language and in Western literature. Traditionally, the plays are divided into the genres of tragedy, history, and comedy;

#plague
All London theatres are closed by the plague. More than 10,000 die in this outbreak.

#1595

Shakespeare. 1595 in London tragedy Romeo and Juliet, written by William Shakespeare opens.

 

#queenelizabeth
The poet was throughout his life greatly indebted to the patronage and support of royal and noble personages; his royal patrons were Queen Elizabeth and King James I, both of whom greatly loved the drama. 

#thearmada
 The defeat of the Spanish Armada remains the most glorious event remembered of Elizabeth's reign.
 
#shakespearequotes
To be, or not to be: that is the question. (Hamlet) - Ser o no ser: esa es la cuestión
Now is the winter of our discontent. (Richard III)- Ahora es el invierno de nuestro descontento.
Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? (Sonnet 18) - Lo compararé con un día de verano?

Lo compararé con un día de verano? (Sonnet 18)know what we are, but know not what we may be. William Shakespeare
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We know what we are, but know not what we may be. William Shakespeare
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