Shakespeare was a world-known play-writer whose plays were all very famous and are still popular in today’s century. The speeches in the play are very special from what we ordinary people can think about. By a quick glance at the play, we may not catch the true meaning behind. Only through a slow study of his play, we will then begin to understand what the play means.
He was born at 1564, but he did not live long, died at fifty three. He lived in London and his family was one hundred miles away. Age of his wife was eight years older than his and he had three children.
In the past history, most writers were poor, but Shakespeare was rich. He built his house in his native village and moreover he built a theatre in London to perform his plays. He was a successful writer as far as fame and wealth were concerned.
Shakespeare wrote thirty seven plays, most of which were tragic stories. The most famous ones are “Hamlet” and “Romeo and Juliet” which have been known to the world during the past four hundred years. Some words Shakespeare used in his play are difficult in a style of old English. But, his writing were so beautiful and that is why so many people today still like to see Shakespeare plays, especially the play “Hamlet” which ticket is difficult to get once the play is on public show in London theatre.