Question

Louis XIV encouraged the development of culture and the arts in France. He supported all of the following, EXCEPT

a. the creation of tragedies and comedies by Shakespeare
b. the writing of tragedies by Corneille and comedies by Moliere
c. the establishment of the French Academy
d. the establishment of the French Academy of Science

Answer 1

He supported all of the following except "a. the creation of tragedies and comedies by Shakespeare" since he felt that this was British nonsense.