A monument to Shakespeare was set up on the north wall of the chancel, with a bust of Shakespeare. ... Although his plays are excellent pieces of work, he wrote sonnets and poems as well. ... Over a period of several years, Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets all but one using iambic pentameter. The sonnets all contained the characteristic 14 lines concluding with a rhymed couplet. Following is my analysis of probably the most read Shakespearean sonnet, #18: Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? ...

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• Grade Level: High School

William Shakespeare's Life William Shakespeare was born April 23rd, 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon. ... When Shakespeare was eleven or twelve, his family had become bankrupt. ... On November 27th, 1582, Shakespeare had got married to Anne Hathaway. ... During this time it is believed that Shakespeare had written many poems and sonnets. ... She had absolutely adored Shakespeare's plays. ...

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William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon. ... William was the third child of John and Mary Shakespeare. ... In addition, Shakespeare's first biographer, Nicholas Rowe, wrote that John Shakespeare had placed William "for some time in a free school." ... Shakespeare worked for "The Kings Men" company. ... The First Folio also contained Shakespeare's sonnets. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

William Shakespeare and The Twelfth Night Known for his tragedies, comedies, sonnets and love stories, William Shakespeare is argued to be one of the best writers of his time. ... Shakespeare was born in April of 1564 in the town Stratford-upon-Avon. ... He was one of eight children born to John Shakespeare, a well-known merchant in his community. ... In November of 1582 at the age of 18, Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway wed. ... Before his death on April 23, 1616, Shakespeare wrote a total of 37 plays and 154 sonnets. ...

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The continued relevance and influence of William Shakespeare is unquestionable; the very name "Shakespeare" is a known and respected around the world. ... Pope, in the preface to his six-folio edition of the works of Shakespeare also says, "Shakespeare is not so much an imitator, as an instrument of nature"." ... Shakespeare's approach to writing plays revolutionized Elizabethan theatre. ... He wrote sonnets to appease his patrons and keep a stable income, which enabled him to further his career as a playwright. ... There are few others who hold such widespread acclaim as William Shakespe...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate