ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where was W. Shakespeare born?
A
London
B
Birmingham
C
Stratford-upon-Avon
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Stratford-upon-Avon is the town where William Shakespeare was born and is buried. Every year, millions of people celebrate his life and work by visiting the town.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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.

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