Shakespeare's Early Life and Education
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Shakespeare's non-dramatic poetry includes two narrative poems: Venus and Adonis and Lucrece.

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William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon.

True

Shakespeare wrote a total of 154 sonnets.

True

Shakespeare's activity as a writer for the stage extended over 30 years.

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Ben Johnson is one of the most important playwrights in Shakespeare's age.

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Shakespeare's Life and Works

  • William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon.
  • He wrote two narrative poems: Venus and Adonis and Lucrece.
  • Shakespeare's total sonnet output consists of 154 sonnets.

Shakespeare's Career

  • Shakespeare wrote for the stage over a period of 30 years.

Contemporary Playwrights

  • Ben Johnson is one of the most important playwrights of Shakespeare's age.

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Test your knowledge on the early life and education of William Shakespeare, the renowned English playwright and poet. Learn more about his upbringing, schooling, and family background.

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