Rabbit Trail: Who was William Shakespeare?

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Our play is written by one of the most famous writers in the entire world, William Shakespeare.

Shakespeare was an amazing playwright and poet who lived over 400 years ago in England. He wrote plays that people all over the world still read, perform, and love today. Imagine writing stories so good that people still enjoy them centuries later!

Shakespeare's life was full of interesting events, and he created characters in his plays that seem so real, they almost leap off the page. He had a magical way with words, creating new phrases and expressions, some of which we still use today.

Watch the biography video about William Shakespeare. This video will give us a peek into his life, showing us where he lived, what England was like back then, and how he became such a famous writer.

Have you read anything by Shakespeare?

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