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Secret Lives of Great Authors: What Your Teachers Never Told You about Famous Novelists, Poets, and Playwrights

by Robert Schnakenberg

4.4 out of 5

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In school, we learn about the great writers of the past, but we often don't get the full story. We learn about their famous works, but we don't always learn about their lives and the struggles they faced. In this book, we'll take a closer look at the lives and works of some of the world's most famous writers, revealing the hidden stories and surprising facts that you never learned in school.

Chapter 1: William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest writer in the English language. His plays and poems have been translated into more than 100 languages and are performed and studied all over the world. But what do we really know about the man behind the work? In this chapter, we'll take a closer look at Shakespeare's life and times, and we'll explore the hidden stories behind some of his most famous works.

Did you know that Shakespeare was a successful businessman as well as a playwright? He owned a share in the Globe Theatre, one of the most popular theaters in London. He also invested in real estate and made a fortune from his investments. Shakespeare was a shrewd businessman, and he used his wealth to support his family and his theater company.

Shakespeare was also a devoted husband and father. He married Anne Hathaway in 1582, and they had three children together. Shakespeare loved his family dearly, and he often wrote about them in his plays and poems.

Shakespeare died in 1616 at the age of 52. He was buried in the Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon. His grave is marked with a simple headstone that bears the inscription "Good friend, for Jesus' sake forbear, / To dig the dust enclosed here. / Blessed be the man that spares these stones, / And cursed be he that moves my bones.".

Chapter 2: Jane Austen

Jane Austen is one of the most beloved English novelists. Her novels are known for their wit, humor, and social commentary. But what was Jane Austen's life really like? In this chapter, we'll take a closer look at Austen's life and times, and we'll explore the hidden stories behind some of her most famous works.

Did you know that Jane Austen was a shy and retiring woman? She never married, and she lived a quiet life with her family. Austen was a devoted daughter and sister, and she often helped out with the family business. She also enjoyed reading, writing, and playing the piano.

Austen's novels are often praised for their realism and their insights into human nature. But Austen's novels were also controversial in her own time. Some critics accused her of being too critical of society, and her novels were often banned from libraries.

Austen died in 1817 at the age of 41. She was buried in Winchester Cathedral. Her grave is marked with a simple headstone that bears the inscription "Jane Austen, Novelist".

Chapter 3: Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens is one of the most popular English novelists of all time. His novels are known for their humor, pathos, and social commentary. But what was Charles Dickens' life really like? In this chapter, we'll take a closer look at Dickens' life and times, and we'll explore the hidden stories behind some of his most famous works.

Did you know that Charles Dickens was a self-made man? He was born into a poor family, but he worked hard to achieve success. Dickens began his career as a journalist, but he soon turned to writing novels. His first novel, The Pickwick Papers, was a huge success, and it launched Dickens' career as a novelist.

Dickens was a prolific writer, and he published 15 novels in his lifetime. His novels are often praised for their realism and their insights into human nature. But Dickens' novels were also controversial in his own time. Some critics accused him of being too sentimental, and his novels were often banned from libraries.

Dickens died in 1870 at the age of 58. He was buried in Westminster Abbey. His grave is marked with a simple headstone that bears the inscription "Charles Dickens, Novelist".

In this book, we've taken a closer look at the lives and works of some of the world's most famous writers. We've learned about their struggles and their triumphs, and we've explored the hidden stories behind some of their most famous works. We hope that this book has given you a new appreciation for the great writers of the past, and that it has inspired you to learn more about their lives and works.

Secret Lives of Great Authors: What Your Teachers Never Told You about Famous Novelists, Poets, and Playwrights

by Robert Schnakenberg

4.4 out of 5