William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, allegedly on April 23, 1564. He was baptized there on April 26, 1564. William was born of John Shakespeare and Mary Arden. William, was the third of eight children in the Shakespeare household ,three of them died in childhood.

Shakespeare get married to Anne Hathaway on November 28, 1582.

William was 18 at the time, and Anne was 26, and pregnant. Their first daughter, Susanna, was born on May 26, 1583. After they had twins, Hamlet and Judith, born on February 2, 1585 . Hamlet died in childhood at the age of 11.

William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist.

He was very famous and important because he was one of the first writer to use any modern prose and he is still important because of their playwrights, poems , etc…

The Winter’s tale

When Leontes' old friend Polixenes wishes to leave after a court visit, Leontes asks his wife, Hermione, to try persuading him to stay longer. Hermione succeeds, but Leontes then suspects her of having an affair with Polixenes. His jealousy getting the better of him, Leontes plots to poison Polixenes.

Synopse:

Camillo, however, warns Polixenes of Leontes' wrath, and the two escape to Bohemia. Meanwhile, Hermione is thrown in jail and brought to trial for adultery despite the words of the Delphic oracle (who has proclaimed Hermione innocent). While imprisoned, Hermione gives birth to a daughter, which Leontes promptly disowns. He also commands Antigonus, the husband of Paulina, to abandon the baby in the desert. Antigonus does so, but is devoured soon after by a bear.

The Winter's TaleIs one of Shakespeare Late romances: act 1 and act 2

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