Today it’s a day to commemorate the death of two
celebrated authors who dramatically changed European literature. The Spanish
writer Miguel de Cervantes – mostly known for the adventures of Don Quixote- died on April 22, 1616. William Shakespeare, perhaps the greatest
playwright in the English language, died on April 23, 1616. By the way, he is believed to have been born on April 23, 1564.
You can easily understand that it’s a great day to
celebrate. As a result there are so many events you can watch and participate,
learning a little bit more about the “Bard of Avon”, his world and his work.
The British Council in partnership with the BBC present Shakespeare Day Live.
You can visit the BBC website to see more details. On The Telegraph, Helena
Horton tells us about 15 great William Shakespeare insults which are better than swearing; while Rob Brydon reveals popular Shakespeare phrases in everyday use. Finally, if you would like to "visit" the place where Shakespeare was born and educated, you should have a look at Shakespeare birthplace trust. You can discover things and join the celebrations that mark 400 years of Shakespeare's legacy.
