Questions about Shakespeare's life
- Well, did Shakespeare write the plays published under his name?
- Why do we know so little about Shakespeare's life?
- What do we know of Shakespeare's parents?
- Was Shakespeare educated?*
- What do we know of Shakespeare's marriage?
- Does Shakespeare have any descendants? (You will have to explore a little here.)
- How did Shakespeare start in the theatre?
- How successful were Shakespeare's plays in his own time?*
More questions about Shakespeare's life.
Footnotes
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Was Shakespeare educated?
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What was the first reaction to his plays?
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