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William Shakespeare (baptised 26 April 1564 – died 23 April 1616) was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's preeminent ...
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When we hear the term 'The Bard' our minds spring immediately to the name 'William Shakespeare'. That is because he seems to have been given the title in recognition of his stature as 'great poet' and the unofficial national poet of England. ... The word 'bard' has lost its original meaning, ... Shakespeare Resources >
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www.nosweatshakespeare.com/resources/bard-of-avon.htm
www.nosweatshakespeare.com/resources/bard-of-avon.htm
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Shakespeare is known as "the Bard of Avon," in a nod to his birthplace, and many of his plays were originally performed in the famous Globe Theater in London. Among his best-known plays are Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and MacBeth.
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www.who2.com/williamshakespeare.html
www.who2.com/williamshakespeare.html
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Shakespeare's Plays ... Did you know William's nickname is "The Bard of Avon?" A bard is another word for poet, and William is one of the greatest poets in the world. Therefore, he is known as "The Bard." "Of Avon" is added to this name because William was born in Stratford-upon-Avon.
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www.imahero.com/herohistory/bard_herohistory.htm
www.imahero.com/herohistory/bard_herohistory.htm
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SHAKSPER List Archives ... I see from the OED that in 1766, the Life of Quin refers to "our immortal bard Shakespeare" (s.v. volatileness), and that Garrick in 1769 (I assume for the Jubilee) says "the bard of all bards was a Warwickshire bard." Does anyone know whether it has a prehistory?
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Stuff on shakespeare and the elizabethan stage ... Who was William Shakespeare known as? ... The bard...
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The movie There's a reason Shakespeare is known as "the Bard," with his work celebrated down the centuries. No one has exhibited quite the mastery of the English language as old Will - thoug ... There's a reason Shakespeare is known as "the Bard," with his work celebrated down the centuries. No one has exhibited quite...
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Shakespeare's Language Links and a Shakespeare Resource Center guide to the Bard's English—including a searchable glossary. Also includes a Speech Analysis: Selected Readings section exclusive to the SRC.
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www.bardweb.net/
www.bardweb.net/
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William Shakespeare Biography describes the life of William Shakespeare. From birth to death, Shakespeare Biography describes all that is known about Shakespeare's life from available documentation including court and church records, ... Since we know Stratford's famous Bard lived with his father, John Shakespeare,
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