By: Tom Zart = Most Published Poet On The Web

SHAKESPEAREShakespeare, perhaps the greatest writer history,in In his day was known as a master of good plays.The theater gave him the freedom to createAnd in turn he put hearts and souls a blaze.Far from the world of the stageShakespeare was born in April of 1564.In the little English town called StratfordWith several sisters and brothers after and before.All the boys went to the same grammar schoolAs soon as they could read and write.Where the only subject taught was LatinWhich was of little use to those born bright. At 18 he married a woman named Anne HathawayWho was 8 years older than he.The daughter of a neighboring farmer Who bore his children, with twins, made three.In 7 years he was a successful actorAfter starting his career at 21.Only the best actors found work in LondonAnd by the grace a God Shakespeare was one.Many actors of the period were playwrightsAnd Shakespeare was one of the best.His greatest success was Henry VI,Which placed him above the rest.Shakespeare turned to another kind of writingWhen because of a plague London theaters had to close.He wrote two narrative poems greatly admired by the criticsThough to be famous as a poet, he never wanted or chose.He in stead, turned back to the life of the stageAs soon as the theaters reopened again.He joined an acting company until he retired Writing plays for the Chamberlain’s Men.Shakespeare died in 1616And was buried in his local church back home.Where he had been baptized 52 years beforeHe lies in his grave silent and alone.By Tom ZartThe Most Published PoetOn The Web

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