Shakespeare
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Shakespeare's Last Will and Testament
At 50 years old, he is the most celebrated writer of his generation. He receives a generous income from the company's playhouse at Blackfriars. In death, Shakespeare achieves the social status of gentleman that eluded his father. No one knows exactly how many plays Shakespeare writes in his lifetime. The figure accepted by the Royal Shakespeare Company is 38. There are scripts to which William may have contributed uncredited monologues or scenes.
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