Shakespeare's Big Breake

 

 

Shakespeare joined the Lord Chamberlain's Men, an acting troupe in London. The first known reference to Shakespeare as a writer was made in 1592, when Robert Greene called him an "upstart crow" for daring to rise above the ranks of other actors and write a play. In 1594, the theaters in London were closed due to the threat of plague. During this time, Willie wrote 2 epic poems and several plays. In all, Shakespeare wrote 37 plays, numerous love sonnets, and narrative poetry. His plays are generally broken down into 3 categories: Comedies, Tragedies, and Histories.

 

 

 

Back to Main Page