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Shakespeare's earliest biographers were writing in the eighteenth century about a hundred years after his death. What they thought was important for their biographies were great and amusing anecdotes. One such totally usubstantiated story is the one that Shakespeare was forced to leave Stratford after poaching some deer belonging to a guy called Lucy. It's pure fiction.
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What was one common genre of play Shakespeare wrote?
History
What was William Shakespeare's importance in history?
Shakespeare is only important in literary history. He is one of the most important figures to legitimize the Modern English language as a literary language. He is also very significant in the history of the development of drama, being one of the first dramatists to write character-driven drama.
How is Shakespeare as a sonneteer?
As a sonneteer, he is pretty good. In fact, he is one of the most famous writers of sonnets in history.
What has the author George Clinton Densmore Odell written?
George Clinton Densmore Odell has written: 'Shakespeare' -- subject(s): Stage history, Theater, History 'Shakespeare from Betterton to Irvin' -- subject(s): Theater, Stage history, London, History 'Shakespeare from Betterton to Irving' -- subject(s): Stage history, Theater, History
How did William Shakespeare change history?
No one changes history. Shakespeare was an important figure and his works became an influential part of the development of the English language. The publication of the plays and sonnets caused an increase in literacy. Shakespeare's plays, Johnson's dictionary, and the King James Bible were the three important factors in standardizing the English language; before these were published there were 5 major dialects spoken just in England. Shakespeare's historical plays changed the understanding and interpretation of history. Often, the Shakespeare version is more widely accepted than the 'real' version of history.
Where can one find news about Williams Shakespeare?
The New York Times publication has a section online dedicated to news about William Shakespeare. This information can also be found on the History website.
What plague was in London and the surrounding townships was William shakespeare was a baby?
Bubonic Plague
What genre is Henry VI Part I?
Henry VI part 1 is one of William Shakespeare's History plays.
Is William Shakespeare important?
William Shakespeare is the most important writer in the history of writing plays.
Where and at what time in history did Shakespeare do his writing?
Shakespeare's career covered the years 1590-1613 approximately.
Were any of William Shakespeare's plays real?
Shakespeare's history plays were based on real events.
When did shakespeare write his history plays?
Henry VI is a history play thought by many to be Shakespeare's first. Henry VIII is a history play thought by some to be his last. Obviously he wrote history plays throughout his career.
