Background of Romeo and Juliet

William Shakespeare

• William Shakespeare lived from 1564 to 1616.
• He is one of the most well-known figures of English literature in the world.
• He did not receive formal education past grammar school.
• Shakespeare wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets in his time
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Romeo and Juliet

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• Romeo and Juliet was written by Shakespeare between 1594 and 1595.
• The text is part of the Renaissance period of writing.
• The play was inspired by a poem from Arthur Brooks which depicted the story of two unlikely lovers.
• Romeo and Juliet is often compared to A Midsummer Night's Dream as they both cover the themes of love, courtship and marriage.