Exploring the chronological order and historical context of Shakespeare's plays, including King Lear, Timon of Athens, Macbeth, Antony and Cleopatra, and Pericles. Textual evidence and scholarly analysis provide insights into the composition dates, influences, and publication history of these classic works, revealing their connections to historical events and literary sources.
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The initial staging of 'King Lear' is documented to have occurred on ______, ______.
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The work '______' by Samuel Harsnett, released in ______, helps establish the earliest writing date for 'King Lear'.
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Scholar ______ suggests that 'King Lear' may have been influenced by texts from early ______, hinting at a later commencement of its composition.
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First mention of 'Timon of Athens'
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Earliest known performance of 'Timon'
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Evidence for 'Timon' composition date
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The play 'Macbeth' is believed to have been written after King James I began his rule in ______.
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The presence of Hecate and similarities with 'The Witch' by ______ suggest possible later revisions to 'Macbeth'.
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Influence on 'The Tragedie of Cleopatra'
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Reference in 'The Devil's Charter'
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Chronological placement of 'Antony and Cleopatra'
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Evidence from a ______ ambassador's account suggests that 'Pericles' was composed between January and June ______.
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The first recorded performance of 'Pericles' took place at ______ Hall in February ______.
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'Pericles' was eventually included in the ______ impression of Shakespeare's 'Third Folio' in ______.
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Based on its history, 'Pericles' is believed to have been written after 'Antony and Cleopatra,' around ______.
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