"Romeo & Juliet" Before You Read Part A

In the last weeks of the semester we are learninng about Romeo and Juliet. Of course we have to know about the author before we go into their best work. William Shakespeare is one of the greatest writers in the history of the english language. He wrote numerous plays, a bunch of sonnets, and a whole lot more that hasn't really been talked about. William was born in England in 1564. He was married at eighteen and moved to London later on. By 1594 he was popular forhis play writes and acting around the around the cities. William's history plays told the history of kings, rulers, and days gone by. He also wrote comedy plays, tradgdies, and romances. Most of his plays were performed in the globe theatre which was very popular. Shakespeare died in 1616 at the age of 52. Even though he died his legend still lives on as well as his plays and fantastic writing shared all over the world.