ediately Shakespeare acquired a substantial amount of attention from citizens in the community and by 1594, he was a promise to the entertainment world in London. He served as devoted member in the Lord Chamberlain's company, and published his very first play, Litus Andronicus. Along with Will Kempe, a fine comedian of the time, and Richard Burbage, a leading actor, the Lord Chamberlain's Men became a most desired, and popular group all across the city. In the mid-1590’s the plague forced theatres in London to close, to halt the spread of disease, and this was when William Shakespeare and the rest of his troupe, began plans for the Globe Theatre.Shakespeare’s name gleamed with success. In fact, his company became the largest and most famous acting company in London, essentially because Shakespeare performed and worked for them. His plays were continuously sold, and went surprisingly quick, much like novels. "Penny-copies", of his published plays, were sold to his educated audiences. All 154 of his sonnets were published in 1609, and were enjoyed immensely by his numerous spectators. Shakespeare’s dedicated labor paid off, and his various sources of income allowed him to retire comfortably at the, comparatively young, age of 41.William Shakespeare supposedly died on his birthday, April 23, 1616. He was buried at Holy Trinity in Stratford on April 25. His will bequeathed all his properties to his eldest daughter Suzanne. 300 was left to his daughter Judith, and to his wife he left "my second best bed." Shortly after his death, the First Folio edition of the Collected Works was printed, including all his sonnets and 18 unpublished plays. These works of William Shakespeare were, and always will be, regarded as astounding and unsurpassable....
