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Which of Shakespeares plays has a title which is also a proverb?
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The Merchant Venice and King Lear All's Well That Ends Well
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What was Shakespeares first story?
It is misleading to suggest that Shakespeare wrote stories. With very few exceptions, Shakespeare made plays out of other people's stories. He also tweaked their stories and made them better. But he did not write or even make up stories.
What was the name of the book were Shakespeare's plays were printed in 1623?
Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies. is the 1623 collection of William Shakespeare's plays.It is also commonly referred to as the First Folio - being a description of the paper size and binding method of the volume.
True or False- Shakespeares father was also a playwright?
False. His father was a glove maker and maker of fine leather goods.
What is the name of shakespeares play about twins?
The Comedy of Errors is about two sets of identical twins. Twelfth Night is also about twins.
What are three ways shakespeares plays are classified?
Shakespeare's plays are categorized in types, usually History, Comedy and Tragedy, but sometimes including the category Romances. They are also classified by the date of composition, into Early, Middle and Late. Sometimes the middle period is divided into two parts. And, one supposes, they could be classified into those which are popular and those which are not so much so.
Shakespeares main characters in his plays?
In one of his great plays, his main characters, in a love play, were Romeo and Juliet.
How many plays include animals that have a role of shakespeares plays?
The most famous role for an animal is the dog Crab in The Two Gentlemen of Verona. It is also possible that there was a real bear in The Winter's Tale.
Where was shakespeares plays acted out?
In theatres. In his day they also had special performances in private homes. Since then a lot get acted on movie sets as well. And then and now, schools were popular places to put on plays.
What plays would you find shakespeares famous quotations?
Your best bet would be Hamlet, which reads like a string of famous quotations, Julius Caesar also has a lot.
What theaters was shakespeares plays performed at?
Prior to building the Globe, Shakespeare had plays performed at a number of venues: The Theatre, The Curtain, The Swan, and possibly some of the Inn-yard Playhouses. Toward the end of his career, his plays were also performed at Blackfriars private playhouse. There are also records of performances in palaces, and in Grey's Inn (an inn of court).
What were Shakespeares most famous profissions?
Assuming you meant professions, Shakespeare was an actor, a poet and a playwright. He also owned shares in the acting company in which he performed and which put on his plays, and in the two theaters in which the company performed.
How were shakespeares plays recieved?
Very well. Shakespeare was a successful playwright, and he was encouraged to continue writing more and more plays. Also, many of his plays were put into print (some in pirated form), a good sign that they were popular. He was not, of course, the only playwright around at the time that was that successful--he had many popular and talented contemporaries.
Is shakespeare related to any kings or queens?
No but he used to perform to them. There is also speculation that shakespeare did not write his plays but the king/a rich man did. they did not want the publicity and so shakespeares name was put on them instead as the leader of the actors.
Where did the quote A life lived in fear is a life half lived come from?
I've heard that it is a Spanish proverb and also a Native American proverb.
Was William shakespeares born in London?
No, he was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, also in England.
What is the movie with the word angel in the title and Nicholas Cage plays in it?
City of Angels? If so, its also got Meg Ryan in it :)
What was Shakespeares first story?
It is misleading to suggest that Shakespeare wrote stories. With very few exceptions, Shakespeare made plays out of other people's stories. He also tweaked their stories and made them better. But he did not write or even make up stories.
