The history of William Shakespeare, poet and playwright, is anything but one free of controversy. There are several arguments challenging his very existence. Over the years, every aspect of his life has been studied and researched comprehensively. One of the most intriguing aspects of his life undoubtedly is his relationship with his wife and his various love affairs. This essay aims to highlight and analyze the environment surrounding his marriage and attempt to compare it …
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…with a woman who would not keep their relationship brisk for long did not appeal to him. And, that is when Norman and Stoppard's Will was born. Bibliography Brown, Ivor Shakespeare New York: Time Incorporated, 1962 Norman, Marc and Tom Stoppard Shakespeare in Love New York: Miramax Films and Universal Studios, 1998 Terry A. Gray "1582 Marriage" Shakespeare Timeline. http://daphne.palomar.edu/shakespeare/timeline/marriage.html. (9/14/99) Wells, Stanley Shakespeare, An Illustrated Dictionary New York: Oxford University Press, 1978