... unsurpassed in English literary history (see English Literature). A Early Years Shakespeare's Birthplace English playwright William Shakespeare was born in this house on Henley Street in Stratford-upon-Avon in April 1564. Shakespeare's father, John, purchased the building in two stages, in 1556 ... was based largely on the study of Latin and the major classical writers. Shakespeare's writings show that he was well acquainted with the Latin poet Ovid as well as other Latin works, including comedies by Terence and ... Cooper/Oregon Shakespeare Festival A Midsummer Night's Dream, first pe...

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