ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Shakespeare joined the Chamber lain’s Men Theatrical Company as a:
A
Actor and playwright
B
Playwright and poet
C
Playwright and writer
D
None of above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Shakespeare was involved in many aspects of London’s professional theatrical world. He was an actor, a playwright, and a shareholder in an acting company known as the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, which became the King’s Men when James I became king in 1603.

Detailed explanation-2: -All Documents. By March 15, 1595, and inferentially by Christmas 1594, William Shakespeare had become a leading member of his company, the Lord Chamberlain’s players, sufficiently senior to serve with William Kempe and Richard Burbage as a financial trustee.

Detailed explanation-3: -On 18 May a warrant was issued authorising William Shakespeare and his companions to perform plays throughout the realm under royal patronage: the former Lord Chamberlain’s players were now the King’s Men. Ten months later, on 15 March 1604, James finally had his coronation procession.

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