What is shakespeare canon?

Shakespeare canon refers to the collection of plays and sonnets written by William Shakespeare. It consists of 38 plays and 154 sonnets. The plays are categorized into three main genres - tragedy, comedy, and history. Some of the most popular plays in the canon include Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Othello, Julius Caesar, The Taming of the Shrew, The Merchant of Venice, and A Midsummer Night's Dream.

The chronology of the plays is a matter of debate among scholars, but it is generally believed that they were written between the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The sonnets in the canon were also written during this time and are considered some of the greatest love poetry of all time.

The Shakespeare canon has had a profound impact on literature, theater, and culture. His plays have been translated into every major language and have been performed countless times all over the world. His language and poetry have influenced generations of writers and have been a major part of the English literary canon. The plays have also been adapted into films, operas, and ballets.