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Shakespeare's birthplace was approximately 150 kilometers southeast of London.
Shakespeare's birthplace was approximately 150 kilometers southeast of London.
False (B)
Shakespeare's total theatrical output consists of 37 plays, averaging about one play every 18 months throughout his writing career.
Shakespeare's total theatrical output consists of 37 plays, averaging about one play every 18 months throughout his writing career.
True (A)
Shakespeare's first play was written when he was 35 years of age.
Shakespeare's first play was written when he was 35 years of age.
False (B)
In addition to writing plays, Shakespeare also pursued a career as a politician.
In addition to writing plays, Shakespeare also pursued a career as a politician.
Shakespeare acted in his own plays, and also had ownership of a theatre called 'The Globe' in London.
Shakespeare acted in his own plays, and also had ownership of a theatre called 'The Globe' in London.
Shakespeare’s literary works are limited to comedies and tragedies only.
Shakespeare’s literary works are limited to comedies and tragedies only.
There are over 60 movies inspired by Shakespeare’s work.
There are over 60 movies inspired by Shakespeare’s work.
Othello, King Lear, and A Midsummer Night's Dream are among Shakespeare’s best-known tragedies.
Othello, King Lear, and A Midsummer Night's Dream are among Shakespeare’s best-known tragedies.
Information about Shakespeare’s life is scarce; however, records confirm his birth year as 1564 and his death in 1626 at the age of 62.
Information about Shakespeare’s life is scarce; however, records confirm his birth year as 1564 and his death in 1626 at the age of 62.
Shakespeare's play production rate averaged approximately one every 3 years from the time he was 30 until his death at 52.
Shakespeare's play production rate averaged approximately one every 3 years from the time he was 30 until his death at 52.
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Shakespeare's Play Types
Shakespeare's Play Types
Plays categorized by Shakespeare, including light-hearted stories, historic events, and serious dramas with tragic endings.
Hamlet
Hamlet
A famous tragedy written by Shakespeare, exploring themes of revenge, morality, and madness.
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
A tragic love story by Shakespeare, chronicling the ill-fated romance between two young lovers from feuding families.
The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon
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Shakespeare's Death Year
Shakespeare's Death Year
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Number of Shakespeare's Plays
Number of Shakespeare's Plays
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The Globe Theatre
The Globe Theatre
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Shakespeare, the Actor
Shakespeare, the Actor
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Study Notes
- William Shakespeare wrote comedies, histories, and tragedies.
- Shakespeare's most famous plays include Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and The Merchant of Venice.
- Over 60 films are based on Shakespeare's plays.
- Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, approximately 150 km northwest of London.
- He passed away in 1616 at the age of 52.
- Shakespeare wrote 37 plays, averaging one play every 18 months.
- He wrote his first play at the age of 25.
- Shakespeare worked as an actor, often performing in his own plays.
- He owned his own theater, The Globe, in London.
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