Shakespeare Trivia

Shakespeare traveled extensively throughout Europe, especially Italy, during his lifetime.

Evidence suggests that Shakespeare's most romantic poems were written for his wife, Anne.

Shakespeare was born in London, and lived there the rest of his life.

Shakespeare wrote most of his plays and sonnets during the reign of Queen Elizabeth.

Shakespeare studied at the finest universities and was one of the most highly educated individuals of his time.

William Shakespeare never existed. The works attributed to him were written by a royal.

Shakespeare lived during the 1800s.

Shakespeare wrote approximately 12 plays and 60 Sonnets.

In addition to WRITING plays, Shakespeare also ACTED in them.

Shakespeare is known for his trochaic tetramenter: FOUR feet of stressed/unstressed syllables.

The Capulets (Juliet's family) in "Romeo and Juliet" were a real family.

The play "Romeo and Juliet" is set in Verona, Italy.

Shakespeare wrote the play "A Comedy of Errors" (a version of which was performed at LAS this year!)