FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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he became less popular
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people forgot him
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he became more popular
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -But his lasting fame wasn’t inevitable. It almost did not happen. He was born in 1564 and died in 1616 on his 52nd birthday. A celebrated writer and actor who had performed for Queen Elizabeth and King James, he wrote approximately 39 plays and composed five long poems and 154 sonnets.
Detailed explanation-2: -Shakespeare understood the power of language-its ability to paint landscapes, create atmospheres, and bring alive compelling characters. His dialogue is memorable, from the mental anguish of his characters in tragedies to his characters’ jokes and witty insults in comedies.
Detailed explanation-3: -Some of Shakespeare’s work was performed in continental Europe during the 17th century, but it was not until the mid-18th century that it became widely known.
Detailed explanation-4: -DOBSON: Shakespeare got very popular in his own lifetime; and, in fact, from very early in his own career. His narrative poem, Venus and Adonis, was about his most popular printed work right through his career.