5 Questions
Shakespeare's non-dramatic poetry includes two narrative poems: Venus and Adonis and Lucrece.
True
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.
False
Ben Johnson is one of the most important playwrights in Shakespeare's age.
True
Study Notes
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.
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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