How many shakespeare plays were tragedies?

William Shakespeare wrote a total of 37 plays, of which 11 are classified as tragedies. These tragedies include:

1. Romeo and Juliet (1595)

2. Titus Andronicus (1594)

3. Julius Caesar (1599)

4. Hamlet (1603)

5. Othello (1604)

6. King Lear (1605)

7. Macbeth (1606)

8. Antony and Cleopatra (1607)

9. Coriolanus (1608)

10. Timon of Athens (1608)

11. Cymbeline (1611)

These tragedies explore themes of love, loss, betrayal, ambition, and the consequences of human actions, showcasing Shakespeare's mastery in creating compelling and poignant narratives.