Famous Authors: William Shakespeare

This concise biography of the master bard studies not only his life and times, but also the conspiracy surrounding the true identity behind the most famous playwright in the world. Moving to London in 1588 to pursue a career in the theatre, Shakespeare, as we know him, was a driving force in forming the group that built the famous Globe Theater, writing dozens of plays that now form a major part of the English literary lexicon. This film examines his work on both his masterful plays, as well as his acclaimed poems and sonnets.