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How many plays did William Shakespeare write?

39 plays

Background

William Shakespeare wrote 39 plays. Among them are Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth. He lived from 1564 to 1616 in England. He also wrote 154 sonnets. His works are still performed all over the world. Many common English phrases come from him.

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