William Shakespeare Flashcards

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What did he do?

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He was an English poet, playwright and actor.

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What is he widely regarded as?

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The greatest writer in the English language.

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What do his works consist of overall?

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His works consist of about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems and a few other verses.

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What is his date of birth?

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Baptised 26th April 1564 (birth date unknown)

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What was his date of death?

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23rd April 1616 (aged 52)

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Where was he born and where did he die?

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Stratford - upon - Avon, Warwickshire, England

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When did he marry?

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At the age of 18 to Anne Hathaway with whom he had three children: Susanna, Hamnet and Judith.

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Who are his parents?

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Mary and John Shakespeare.

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What happened with records of Shakespeare?

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Few records of Shakespeare’s private life survive, and there has been considerable speculation about such matter as his physical appearance, sexuality and religious beliefs.

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How did he die?

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There is no extant contemporary source that explains how or why he died.

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Name some of his works.

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  • as you like it
  • the tempest
  • othello
  • twelfth night
  • Romeo and Juliet
  • a midsummer nights dream
  • King Lear
  • the comedy of errors
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