This April, the exact location of William Shakespeare's London house was finally identified, over 400 years after the celebrated dramatist purchased the now demolished property. The discovery marks the latest chapter in the life and career of the greatest playwright in literary history.
Shakespeare's impact on the English language cannot be underestimated. Possessed of great intellectual rapidity, perceptiveness, and poetic power, the "Bard of Avon," as he's often called, has enriched our understanding of language and influenced many facets of modern life. Much of his personal life, however, remains shrouded in mystery.
This gallery examines what we know about Shakespeare's personal life and his extraordinary career trajectory that made him one of the most famous literary figures of the late 1500s and early 1600s. Click on and read more.