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between 1585 and 1592 he began a successful career in London; • Actor, writer, part-owner of a playing conpany Produced most of his known works between 1589 and 1613 He wrote mainly tragedies, until 1608, among them Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Othello, Macbeth etc. • Published in 1609, the Sonnets were the last of Shakespeare's non-dramatic works to be printed • 154 sonnets were published Overview over his plays Henry V: Henry V is a history play, probably written around 1599. It covers events during the Hundred Years War, immediately before and after the Battle of Agincourt (1415). Soon after he becomes king, Henry V is considering making a claim to rule France as well as England. He asks the Archbishop of Canterbury about how strong his claim is, but it's when the dauphin sends Henry an insulting message that he makes up his mind and decides to invade France Richard III Jealous and crippled, Richard of Gloucester wants to be King of England and uses manipulation and deceit to achieve his goal. He murders his brothers, nephews, and any opposition to become King Richard III. In the end, Henry of Richmond raises an army, kills Richard in battle and becomes King Henry VII. William SHAKESPEARE HENRY Shobesprere as the greatest humanist das er ved TREVOR NUNN William Shakespeare RICHARD III DOVER THRIFT EDITIONS Hamlet: The ghost of the king of Denmark tells his son Hamlet to avenge his murder by killing the new king, Hamlet's uncle. Hamlet feigns madness, contemplates life and death and seeks revenge. His uncle, fearing for his life, also devises plots to kill Hamlet. The play ends with a duel, during which the King, Queen, Hamlet's opponent and Hamlet himself are killed. Othello Lago is furious about being overlooked for promotion and plots to take revenge against his General; Othello, the Moor of Venice. Lago manipulates Othello into believing his wife Desdemona is unfaithful, stirring Othello's jealousy: Othello allows jealousy to consume him, murders Desdemona and then kills himself. Macbeth Three witches tell the Scottish general Macbeth that he will be King of Scotland. Encouraged by his wife, Macbeth kills the king, becomes the new king and kills more people out of paranoia. Civil war erupts to overthrow Macbeth, resulting in more death. Hamlet William Shakespeare Produkt Sk MACBETH.