William Shakespeare: The Bard of Avon

A concise introduction to the author's life, family, works, and controversies.
 William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. He was the son of John Shakespeare, a successful glove-maker and alderman, and Mary Arden, a member of a well-respected family. Shakespeare was the third of eight...