Twelfth Night, Shakespeare: An Introduction
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William Shakespeare: A Brief Overview of His Life William Shakespeare 's journey began in humble beginnings, with his father being a glove-maker and Shakespeare receiving a basic education at a grammar school. In 1582, he entered into marriage with Anne Hathaway. However, around 1590, he left his family behind to venture to London, embarking on a path that led him to become both a playwright and an actor. His rise was swift and spectacular, establishing him as the foremost playwright of his time and securing a stake in the Globe Theater. Notably, his theatrical troupe was honored by King James, assuming the title of the King's Men in 1603. Following a successful and prosperous career, Shakespeare retired to Stratford-upon-Avon in 1613, where he passed away three years later. Contextualizing Twelfth Night and Its Related Works Twelfth Night , often termed a "transvestite comedy," shares thematic threads with several other Shakespearean plays that involve characters adoptin…