In what year was the First Folio published ?
Correct answer: C. 1623
- A. 1626
- B. 1621
- C. 1623
- D. 1629
Explanation
The First Folio, formally titled Mr. William Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies, was published in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare’s death. It preserved 36 plays, many of which had not previously appeared in print.
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