William Shakespeare On April 26, 1564, John Shakespeare’s son, William, was baptized at the Stratford Parish Church. No one knows for certain when his birthday was. (Brown 22) It was thought that young Shakespeare began attending school at the age 7, in Stratford. (Wadsworth 344) Before Shakespeare reached the age of 13, his family endured hardships. Shakespeare’s formal schooling ceased. At that time, William may have begun helping his father in the gloving business. (Wright 22) “There is historical warrant …showed first 75 words of 1080 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1080 total…that have been begotten by the Shakespeare’s wonder.” (8) “William Shakespeare was indeed an Elizabethan who took advantage of his time.” (Wright 6) Bibliography Brown, Ivor. Shakespeare. New York: Time Incorporated, 1962. Of Virginia, Kirsch, Arthur. The Passions of Shakespeare’s Tragic Heros. London: University Press 1990 Wadsworth, Frank W. “Shakespeare, William.” World Book. 1992 ed. Wilson, J. Dover. The Essential Shakespeare. London: Cambridge University Press, 1945. Wright, Louis B. Shakespeare’s England. New York: American Heritage Publishing Co., Inc., 1964