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Shakespeare By The Numbers: 64 violent deaths, 1,700 new words, 1,800 movie credits by Jonathan Mandell

William Shakespeare wrote 37 plays (10 tragedies, 10 histories, 17 comedies) and 154 Sonnets " 884,647 words in all.He is said to have invented 1,700 words in the English language, including addictionassassinationcourtshipeyeballluggageimpartialswaggertranquil The Causes of Death in Shakespeare's Tragedies: 64 violent deaths in Shakespeare:33 stabbed7 poisoned5 beheaded2 broken hearts2 hangings2 baked into a pie1 dro…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 04:57PM on November 15, 2025

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