William Shakespeare - Facts about his life

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Here are some facts about William Shakespeare's life and work that you might not know:

1. William Shakespeare lived 52 years.
2. In a 23 year period (between 1590-1613) he has created 37 plays, 17 comedies, 10 history plays and 154 sonnets.
3. There are no information about Shakespeare's life from his 23rd to his 28th birthday. These years are known as 'The Lost Years'. (Source)

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Did you know?

• Did you know that there are no information proving that William Shakespeare ever finished school? (Source)
• Did you know that almost 2000 words and phrases of the English Alphabet were created by Shakespeare? Some examples are: puppy dog, eyeball, alligator and many more. (source)
• Did you know that there are no letter correspondences of Shakespeare except of one letter written to him by his friend Richard Quinney in which Quinney asks him for money. (source)
• Shakespeare's family also had a Coat of Arms. It is believed that Shakespeare might have paid 20 pounds for it. The motto on it reads 'Non Sans Droict' which means 'Not Without Right'. (source)

Quotes:

1. "Without ambition either of self-profit or fame; only to keep the memory of so worthy a friend and fellow alive as was our Shakespeare." -  John Heminge and Henry Condell explaining why they created the First Folio in which they have collected all Shakespeare's plays. (source)
2. "Shakespeare possessed a profound knowledge of the Italian language and culture of which he made an amazing use in his plays" - Pietro Rebora in L'Italia nella Dramma Inglese (source)
3. "Assume a virtue, if you have it not" - Hamlet by William Shakespeare (source)

 

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