Shakespeare’s parents had been Catholics, and the tension between the new and old religions can be seen in much of his work. William’s father, John Shakespeare, was a member of the borough ...
The next documented event in Shakespeare’s life is his marriage at the age of 18 to Anne Hathaway, the daughter of a local farmer, on November 28, 1582. She was eight years older than him and ...
Arguably one of the greatest writers in history, William Shakespeare wrote a plethora of plays that continue to be enjoyed the world over. Here’s a list of his works, ranked from worst to best.