William Shakespeare is undeniably one of the most famous writers in human history. The 39 shows attributed to the “Bard of ...

William’s father, John Shakespeare, was a member of the borough ... It was a hugely anticipated event, with the papers reporting all aspects of it during the preparation. Shakespeare had become ...

s letters extolled William-Henry’s character and abilities. Samuel announced plans to publish a volume containing the Shakespeare papers in facsimile. The price would be four guineas—about ...

The next documented event in Shakespeare’s life is his marriage at the age of 18 to Anne Hathaway, the daughter of a local farmer, on November 28, 1582. She was eight years older than him and ...