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William Shakespeare's works were preserved by friends after his death, with sparse records about his life. Shakespeare's influence on language and culture is profound, with various theories challenging his authorship, but historical records and tributes support him as the true author.

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  • William Shakespeare's friends preserved over 30 plays and 150 poems after his death, ensuring his literary legacy endures through their efforts.
  • Despite sparse records on Shakespeare's life, his profound impact on language and culture, exploring themes like grief and identity, solidifies his position as a seminal figure in literature.

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  • Who collected and published Shakespeare's works?

    Friends

  • Where was Shakespeare born?

    Stratford-upon-Avon

  • What themes did Shakespeare explore in his works?

    Grief, aging, identity

  • When did Shakespeare's theater company relocate?

    1599

  • What phrases and stories are associated with Shakespeare?

    "To be or not to be," "Romeo and Juliet"

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Shakespeare: Life, Works, and Legacy

  • William Shakespeare's works were collected and published by his friends after his death, preserving over 30 plays and 150 poems.
  • Records of Shakespeare's life are sparse, mainly consisting of mundane civil records like births, deaths, and marriages.
  • Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, baptized on April 26, 1564, with his birthday assumed to be April 23rd.
  • In 1582, Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway, and they had three children, including twins born in 1585.
  • Between 1585 and 1592, known as his "lost years," Shakespeare's activities are unclear, with various speculations about his occupations.
  • Shakespeare joined the Lord Chamberlain's Men theater troupe in 1594, later becoming the King's Men, where he wrote prolifically and acted.
  • Shakespeare's early works were more conventional, evolving to explore deeper themes like grief, aging, and identity.
  • In 1599, Shakespeare's theater company relocated to the Globe Theater, where he wrote "Hamlet" and gained fame.
  • Shakespeare's influence on language and culture is profound, with phrases like "to be or not to be" and stories like "Romeo and Juliet" enduring.
  • Various theories challenge Shakespeare's authorship, suggesting figures like Francis Bacon, but historical records and tributes support Shakespeare as the true author.

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