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William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford?
William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford?
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Shakespeare's plays were published during his lifetime?
Shakespeare's plays were published during his lifetime?
True
Shakespeare had 8 siblings?
Shakespeare had 8 siblings?
True
What was Shakespeare's view on the publication of his plays during his lifetime?
What was Shakespeare's view on the publication of his plays during his lifetime?
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Shakespeare died at the age of 52?
Shakespeare died at the age of 52?
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Shakespeare believed plays were meant to be read rather than performed?
Shakespeare believed plays were meant to be read rather than performed?
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Where is Shakespeare buried?
Where is Shakespeare buried?
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What was Shakespeare's specialty as an author?
What was Shakespeare's specialty as an author?
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When did Shakespeare leave London for his hometown?
When did Shakespeare leave London for his hometown?
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What is the significance of Shakespeare's sonnets?
What is the significance of Shakespeare's sonnets?
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At what age did Shakespeare marry his wife Anne?
At what age did Shakespeare marry his wife Anne?
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Where is Shakespeare buried?
Where is Shakespeare buried?
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How many of Shakespeare's plays had been published by 1594?
How many of Shakespeare's plays had been published by 1594?
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Where did Shakespeare die?
Where did Shakespeare die?
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What was Shakespeare's view on the publication of his plays during his lifetime?
What was Shakespeare's view on the publication of his plays during his lifetime?
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Study Notes
William Shakespeare's Life and Work
- William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford.
- He had 8 siblings.
Shakespeare's Views on Publication
- Shakespeare did not want his plays to be published during his lifetime.
- He believed plays were meant to be performed, not read.
Shakespeare's Death and Burial
- Shakespeare died at the age of 52.
- He is buried in the Holy Trinity Church in Stratford.
Shakespeare's Career and Marriage
- Shakespeare left London for his hometown at some point in his life.
- He married his wife Anne at the age of 18.
- His specialty as an author was writing plays and sonnets.
Shakespeare's Sonnets
- His sonnets are significant as they represent his lyrical poetry.
- They were a way for him to express his emotions and thoughts.
Shakespeare's Published Works
- Only a few of Shakespeare's plays had been published by 1594.
- He died in Stratford, where he was also buried.
Note: Some questions had duplicate or similar information, so I condensed the notes to focus on the key facts and eliminated redundancy.
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Test your knowledge about the life and work of William Shakespeare, including his early life, family, marriage, career as an actor, and his special skills in character development and poetic language.
