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William Shakespeare — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 12 · English- Macbeth
William Shakespeare revision notes for ICSE Class 12 English- Macbeth: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 12 English- Macbeth syllabus.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Life and Background
- William Shakespeare was born in April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.
- He was the third of eight children.
- His father, John Shakespeare, was a successful glovemaker.
2
Major Works and Literary Output
- Shakespeare wrote plays in comedies, tragedies, and historical plays.
- His famous works include Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, King Lear, and The Tempest.
- He also wrote a series of sonnets considered some of the greatest poetry in the English language.
3
Language and Style
- Shakespeare's language is known for complexity.
- His writing uses poetic devices, archaic words and phrases, puns, wordplay, and soliloquies.
- He frequently employed iambic pentameter.
4
Theatre and Performance
- Shakespeare's plays were performed at the Globe Theatre.
- The Globe Theatre was built in 1599.
- It was a large open-air theatre.
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William Shakespeare was born in AprilHe received his education atHe married Anne Hathaway in 1582He moved to London inHis famous works include Romeo
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Key topics in William Shakespeare include Life and Background, Major Works and Literary Output, Language and Style, Theatre and Performance. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
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