How many plays did Shakespeare write?
William Shakespeare wrote about 37 to 39 plays, depending on how collaborations are counted, along with 154 sonnets.
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- How did the original Globe Theatre burn down?
“The original Globe Theatre burned down in 1613 when a cannon fired during a performance of Shakespeare's "Henry VIII" set the thatched roof on fire.”
Reference: Shakespeare's Globe
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Did Shakespeare invent words?
Shakespeare is credited with the first recorded use of hundreds of English words, including "eyeball," "swagger," and "lonely."
Who is the most performed playwright?
Shakespeare is the most performed playwright in the world.