The Tempest, William Shakespeare: An Introduction

Introduction to Shakespeare's The Tempest Brief Biography of William Shakespeare Birth and Family : Shakespeare's father was a glove-maker. Despite his modest background, Shakespeare received a grammar school education. Marriage : He married Anne Hathaway in 1582. Move to London : Around 1590, he left his family and moved to London, where he became an actor and playwright. Success : Shakespeare quickly gained popularity, becoming the most renowned playwright of his time and a part-owner of the Globe Theater. Royal Patronage : In 1603, his theater troupe was adopted by King James as the King's Men. Retirement : Shakespeare retired to Stratford-upon-Avon in 1613 as a wealthy and prominent man and died three years later. Related Literary Works The Tempest stands out among Shakespeare's plays as it does not have a single clear source. However, it incorporates many motifs common in his works: The painful parting of a father with his daughter. Jealousy and hatred between brothers. The usurpat…