William Shakespeare (26 April 1564 (baptised) 23 April
1616) was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest
writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He
is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon".
His surviving works, including some collaborations, consist of about 38
plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems. His
plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed
more often than those of any other playwright |