shakespeare Flashcards
facts, basic information
When was he born?
April 23, 1564
When did he die?
April 23, 1616, age 52
How many sonnets did he write?
154
How many plays did he write?
37
How many times does suicide occur in he’s plays?
13
Who and when did he marry?
Anne Hathaway, November 1582
Also known as?
Bard of Avon
Where was he born?
Stratford Upon Avon
How many children did he have and what are their names?
- Susanna, twins Judith and Hamnet(died at age 11)
What was his acting company called?
Lord Chamberlains men, late The Kings men
What was the name of the company theatre?
The Globe
When was the Globe built?
1599
Where was the Globe built?
South bank of the River Themes
How many times does he reference dogs in his plays?
200
How many times does he reference birds?
600
What three main divisions are his plays usually categorized under?
Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies
Approx many words did he create in his work?
2035
Approx how many words were in Shakespeares vocabulary?
17,000-29000
What are 3 often used phrases Shakespeare coined?
Wild goose chase, forgone conclusion, in a pickle
How many different ways was his named spelled?
80, never spelled the way we spell it today
When did the Glove burn down?
June 29, 1613. Caused by a cannon firing in a play
What day would his birthday be now that we use the Georgian calendar?
May 3
What were his parents names?
John and Mary
How many siblings did he have?
7
What was his dads occupation?
glove maker, leather worker, and politican
What years were Shakespeares “lost years?’
1585-1592
What was Shakespeares first play?
Henry VI, part 1
What was his first sonnet?
Venus and Adonis
What was his last play written?
Two Noble Kinsmen
Where is Shakespeare buried?
Holy Trinity Church in Stratford
What “curse” is on his grave?
Good friend, for Jesus’ sake forebeare
To digg the dust enclosed heare;
Bleste be the man that spares thes stones,
And curst be he that moves my bones.
Which play is the shortest?
The Comedy of Errors; 1770 Lines
When and where did he retire?
- Stratford New Place
What two plays were lost?
Cardenio and Loves Labours Won
Which play was the longest?
Hamlet; 5310 lines
