William shakespeare world book day

William shakespeare 15641616, considered the greatest englishspeaking writer in history and englands national poet, has had more theatrical works performed than any other playwright. World book day is all about celebrating the wonderful power of books. William shakespeares dazzling play about magic, revenge and. Georges day has been the day of the rose since 1436, and involves the exchange of gifts between loved ones and respected peopleit is analogous to. The tempest by georghia ellianas and illustrated by jane ray, published by walker books. In a historical coincidence, shakespeare and cervantes died on the same date 23 april 1616 but not on the same day, as at the time, spain. But shakespeare was much more than just a man of the theatre. William shakespeare is revered around the world as the greatest playwright to have ever lived. William shakespeare, often called englands national poet, is considered the greatest dramatist of all time.

In 2012 it was moved to 23 april, the unesco international day of the book and, probably, the birth and death date of william shakespeare. One of the most prolific and iconic writers in the english language and also the world s greatest dramatist, william shakespeare was born this day in 1564. Celebrate from the safety of your home it was first celebrated in 1995 and the date was chosen in accordance to the birth and death anniversary of william shakespeare. Ten ways in which shakespeare changed the world culture. Iccs book cricket grabs netizens attention, fans share. Each year, unesco and the international organizations representing the three major sectors of the book industry publishers. One of the most prolific and iconic writers in the english language and also the worlds greatest dramatist, william shakespeare was born this day in 1564. The first ever world book day was celebrated on april 23, 1995. This is a special video in connection with world book day april 23 to commemorate william shakespeare his present relevance and his contribution to world literature.

A day in the life of william shakespeare bbc teach. Follow us for news, photos, videos and the latest trends from india and around the world. Through reading and the celebration of world book and copyright day, we can. In 1995, unesco decided to celebrate world book day on april 23 to commemorate the birth anniversary of world s famous writer and dramatist william shakespeare. World book day, also known as world book and copyright day, or international day of the. This year it falls on thursday, march 1 today but in other countries world book day is celebrated on april 23 william shakespeares birthday. The date april 23 was chosen as it is a symbolic date for the literature world. This is a special video in connection with world book day april 23 to commemorate william shakespeare his present relevance and his contribution to world. World book day theme 2020 history william shakespeare. Somit starb shakespeare zehn tage spater als cervantes. According to tradition, the great english dramatist and poet william shakespeare is born in stratforduponavon on april 23, 1564. Its a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and most importantly its a celebration of reading.