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What facts about Shakespeare are unusuel?
He had 7 brothers and sisters! Shakespeare never published any of his plays! Shakespeare's family were all illiterate! During his life, Shakespeare wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets! The words "assassination"and "bump" and "bubble" were invented by Shakespeare.
How many plays did Shakespeare produce during his 20 years in London?
We think he wrote 38 plays altogether during his working life, all of which was spent in London.
Was shakespeare and his work not very popular during his life?
No, Shakespeare and his work were very popular during his lifetime. His plays were one of the reasons his theatre company became the top company in England.
How many poems did William shakespare write?
William Shakespeare published many poems and plays during his life. In 1593, while the theatre was closed, he published "Venus and Adonis" and in 1594 he published "The Rape of Lucrece". "A Lover's Complaint" was published in 1609. In 1601 he published "The Phoenix and the Turtle". A fifth poem he published was Sonnet 138 in 1599.
Did Shakespeare write and publish several plays in his early teens?
No. That is not to say it's impossible, but Shakespeare at that stage of his life had no access to theatrical people or to any publishers. It's highly unlikely that Shakespeare would have attempted to write a play, and even more unlikely that he would have had it published. Plays were only published after long and successful theatre runs, which no such juvenile effort would have had. There is not one scintilla of evidence which would suggest otherwise.
How do we know about Shakespeare?
We know about William Shakespeare primarily through his surviving plays, sonnets, and historical records. His works were published during his lifetime and collected in the First Folio in 1623, which compiled many of his plays. Additionally, contemporary references by other writers, as well as records from the Stratford-upon-Avon parish and the London theater scene, provide insights into his life and impact. These sources collectively help us understand Shakespeare's contributions to literature and theater.
When did they first publish The Life of William Shakespeare?
A book by this name, written by Sidney Lee, was published in 1971. Another one, with the same title, was written by William J. Rolfe and published in 1973. The earliest biography of Shakespeare was called "Some Acount of the Life &c. of Mr. William Shakespear" by Nicholas Rowe, which was attached to Rowe's edition of Shakespeare's works published in 1709.
Who was monarch during Shakespeare's life?
Shakespeare was born in 1564 during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, as she reigned from 1558 until 1603. He died in 1616 during the reign of James I (James VI of Scotland while they were still separate countries). Shakespeare's first plays were written in 1590, under Elizabeth, and his last in 1612 under James.
When was William Shakespeare interested in plays?
Shakespeare displayed an interest in plays throughout his working life in London, basically from some time before 1592 and 1614.
What did Shakespeare achieve?
He achieved the creation of plays whcih come to life.
What country did shakespeare write most of his plays in?
Shakespeare wrote all of his plays in England, since he lived his entire life there. He also set more of his plays in England than anywhere else.
What did Shakespeare do in his spare time?
William Shakespeare was a playwright, poet and thespian. There is very little published about his personal life so any guesses as to how he spent his spare time would be speculation.
