Shakespeare: Life and Works

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Where was Shakespeare born, and in what year?

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He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564.

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What did Shakespeare's father do for a living?

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His father, John Shakespeare, was a glove-maker.

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What kinds of works did Shakespeare write, and how many plays did he produce?

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Shakespeare wrote plays and sonnets. He produced 37 plays.

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Which acting company was Shakespeare associated with?

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He was associated with the Lord Chamberlain's Men.

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Name three famous plays written by Shakespeare.

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Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth.

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How did Shakespeare impact the English language?

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He introduced many words and phrases still in use today and influenced English literature and language greatly.