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Being one of the greatest playwrights of all time, primarily.

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How old was William Shakespeare when he became famous?

It depends how famous you are talking about. He first came to the notice of some people in the theatrical profession in 1592 when he was 28.


Who wrote 'Men of few words are the best men'?

The quote comes from the William Shakespeare play "King Henry V." For more information on some famous Shakespeare quotes, see the Related Link.


Who is more famous than William Shakespeare?

The question arises whether Shakespeare is more famous than Homer Simpson or Sonic the Hedgehog or Spongebob Squarepants or some other person. It depends what group of people you are talking about. Among Americans who are poorly educated and watch a lot of TV, Homer Simpson is probably more famous than Shakespeare. Among some video gamers, maybe Sonic is more famous than Shakespeare. Among the billions of people who are not inundated with American culture, Shakespeare is probably the better known person.


What were some things Shakespeare did before he wrote his famous plays?

He wrote his less famous plays and some long poems called Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece. Before that, nobody knows.


Was Shakespeare American?

You could mean three things, which have three answers: 1. No. Shakespeare was not of Celtic stock which means that he was not "British" meaning Celtic. 2. Yes. Shakespeare lived in London and Stratford which are located in the British Isles. 3. No. Shakespeare was not a citizen of Great Britain which was not a country at the time he was alive. Shakespeare was English.

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A list of famous writers?

Some famous writers include William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Ernest Hemingway, Toni Morrison, and J.K. Rowling.


Why is William Shakespeare famas?

If you mean famous then some people believe he was England's greatest playwright.


Who is the famous writer of poem in literature?

There have been many famous poets throughout literary history, but some of the most notable include William Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman, and Langston Hughes.


How old was William Shakespeare when he became famous?

It depends how famous you are talking about. He first came to the notice of some people in the theatrical profession in 1592 when he was 28.


Who are the famous sonnet writers?

Some famous sonnet writers include William Shakespeare, Petrarch, John Donne, and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Each of these poets has made significant contributions to the sonnet form through their works.


Who are some of the most famous poets?

One of the most famous poets is William Shakespeare, who also wrote many famous plays. Another famous poet is Walt Whitman, who wrote O Captain My Captain.One of the most famous poets is William Shakespeare, who also wrote many famous plays. Another famous poet is Walt Whitman, who wrote O Captain My Captain.


What are some famous poets?

William Shakespeare, Edgar Allen poe. Shel silverstein, dr. suess, Robert M. Hensel,


What happens in Shakespeare?

Do you mean the village of Shakespeare, in Ontario? People live their lives in it in the usual way. Are you talking about William Shakespeare the author? You are aware are you not that he wrote more than one thing, in some of which things happen. But they are different things in different plays or poems.


Websites about William Shakespeare?

search for 'William Shakespeare' in google could somebody please tell me some websites in which i then can find out about William Shakespeare


Who are some composers from Europe?

William Shakespeare


What type of poem did William shakespeare invent?

William Shakespeare is credited with inventing the sonnet form known as the Shakespearean or English sonnet. This form consists of 14 lines with a specific rhyme scheme and meter. His sonnets are some of the most famous in English literature.


What is the name of William Shakespeare's famous book?

William Shakespeare is most famous for his plays, which are printed in book form but are intended to be performed, not read. He also had some poetry published as books which was intended to be read, called Venus and Adonis, The Rape of Lucrece and William Shakespeare's Sonnets. Among the plays, the more famous are Hamlet, Macbeth, King Lear, Henry V, Richard III, The Tempest, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night, The Merchant of Venice, Romeo and Juliet and Othello.