LITERATURE QUESTIONS
BRITISH LITERATURE
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London
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Bath
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Stratford upon Avon
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Avon
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Detailed explanation-1: -William Shakespeare was born at the half-timbered Tudor family home in Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564.
Detailed explanation-2: -The plague devastated Britain in 1564 and we are lucky that Shakespeare survived being born at the time. More than 200 people died in Stratford, which was around 1/6th of the population.
Detailed explanation-3: -In May 1597, Shakespeare bought the second largest house in the town, New Place, and was listed as a resident there in 1598.
Detailed explanation-4: -William Shakespeare was a renowned English poet, playwright, and actor born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. His birthday is most commonly celebrated on 23 April (see When was Shakespeare born), which is also believed to be the date he died in 1616.