Will's World

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What event marked the end of Shakespeare's time in London?

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His retirement to Stratford around 1611.

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How did Shakespeare reportedly die?

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Of a 'fever' after a 'merry meeting'.

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What significant event in Shakespeare's life occurred in 1585?

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His twins Hamnet and Judith were born.

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What are the 'Lost Years' of Shakespeare's life?

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The time between 1586-1592 when little is known about his life.

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Who is a major contender in the Shakespeare authorship debate?

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Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford.

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What was the Globe Theatre?

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A famous theatre in London where many of Shakespeare's plays were performed.

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What genre of plays is Shakespeare best known for?

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Tragedies, comedies, and histories.

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What is the significance of the year 1599 for Shakespeare?

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The year the Globe Theatre was built.

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What is a sonnet?

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A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme, often associated with love.

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What is the First Folio?

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The first collected edition of Shakespeare's plays, published in 1623.