The Works

This section contains information on the Works of William Shakespeare.

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Into what categories are Shakespeare's plays divided? 2519
How many sonnets and poems did Shakespeare write? 3099
Which character appears in the most Shakespeare plays? 2001
According to Shakespeare what are the 'seven ages of man', and in what play are they mentioned? 2025
Can you give me some examples of everyday phrases coined by Shakespeare? 2482
Can you give me some examples of words coined by Shakespeare? 2221
Can you name some flowers mentioned in Shakespeare's plays? 1731
Can you provide me with a chronology of Shakespeare's works? 1885
How many plays did Shakespeare write? 3771
What is the difference between a quarto and a folio? 1771
What is the most popular of Shakespeare's plays? 2267
What was Shakespeare's first published work? 1926
Where did Shakespeare find the source material for the stories told in his plays? 1854
Which is the longest female role? 1876
Which is the longest male role? 1801
Which is the longest/shortest play? 2065
Are there any of Shakespeare's manuscripts surviving? If not, why? 1806
How many copies of the First Folio still exist? 1728
How many words are in all of Shakespeare's works? 1748
How many words were in Shakespeare's vocabulary? 2044
How many languages has Shakespeare been translated into? 1931
Did Shakespeare Really Write His Own Plays? 2378
What comedies did Shakespeare write? 2334
How many ghosts appear in Shakespeare's plays? 2183
Who was Shakespeare's 'dark lady' mentioned in connection with the sonnets? 2095
Who was the first black actor to play in a Shakespeare play? 2722
 
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  • Shakespeare's Life  ( 41 items )

    This section contains list of the most frequently asked questions on the life of William Shakespeare.

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  • Theatre  ( 14 items )

    This section contains information about theatre in Shakespeare's day.

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  • The RSC  ( 42 items )

    Information on the Royal Shakespeare Company can be found in this section.

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  • Elizabethan England  ( 12 items )

    This section contains information on what life was like in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

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  • FAQs for children  ( 10 items )

    Ever wanted to know more about William Shakespeare?  On this page you can find out information about his life and what he wrote - have a look and see whether you can find the information here, or ask Shakespeare a question!

     
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