The Bard
William Shakespeare, a towering figure in English language and literature, was born in April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. When William was 5, his father was accused of illegal money lending and wool dealing by monarchical informants. His father’s subsequent decade-long legal troubles precipitated the family’s fall in economic and social circles. Power, class, and the monarchy sound like pillars for some compelling theater productions. At age 18, William was one-half of a shotgun wedding to 26-year-old Anne Hathaway. They welcomed...Read More