William Shakespeare, the world's most performed playwright, was born in April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, about 100 miles northwest of London. As with most sixteenth-century births, the actual day is not recorded, but according to the records of Stratfor
Absolute Shakespeare is a terrific first stop in our online tour.
The Internet Public Library is another site where you'll find the complete text of all Shakespeare's plays, so there's no need to panic when you've left your copy in your locker at school.
For scholarly research, or just plain fun, this well-organized site is a must for all Shakespeare fans.
Shakespeare Online is published by Amanda Mabillard, the About.
"Many of my students have asked me if people really spoke the way they do in Shakespeare's plays.
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