The Life Of William Shakespeare

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In 1597, he purchased on of the largest houses in Stratford, called New Place. It was next door to Thomas Nash’s house. Thomas Nash became William’s granddaughter’s first husband. Her name was Elizabeth Hall. William’s first daughter, Susanna married physician, John Hall in 1607. William established his wife and two daughters in New Place. He became a leading and loyal citizen.
After retirement, he still had his plays produced. In March 1616, Shakespeare made his will. He left his daughter, Susanna, the majority of the estate. He left his wife his “second best bed and furniture.” On April 23, 1616, a month after the will was signed, William Shakespeare died. He was buried in the chancel of the Parish Church.
Shakespeare’s career is divided into four periods. The time up to 1554, 1594 to 1600, 1608, and after 1608. All of Shakespeare’s work has no exact date and are estimations to when they were written.
Shakespeare’s first period was an experimentation. He had a ...

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