Three stages in play-writing 1590-1600( ptimistlc 9 Historic plays,10 Comedies,2 tragedies 1601~1607 pessimistic 3 roman plays,5 tragedies,3 tragic comedies 1608~1613 reconclllatlon fantasy 4 tragic comediesThree stages in play-writing 1590-1600 optimistic 9 Historic plays, 10 Comedies, 2 tragedies 1601～1607 pessimistic 3 roman plays, 5 tragedies, 3 tragic comedies 1608～1613 reconciliation & fantasy 4 tragic comedies