What kind of type stories did Shakespeare make?

* Comedies: These plays are lighthearted and often end with a marriage or other happy event. Some of Shakespeare's most famous comedies include _A Midsummer Night's Dream_, _The Merchant of Venice_, and _Twelfth Night_.

* Histories: These plays are based on real historical events. Some of Shakespeare's most famous histories include _King Lear_, _Henry V_, and _Richard III_.

* Tragedies: These plays end with the death of the main character. Some of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies include _Romeo and Juliet_, _Hamlet_, and _Othello_.