Wiliam Shakespeare

English playwright and poet

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language. He wrote at least 38 plays and 154 sonnets, and his works are still widely performed and studied today. Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare was a prominent figure in the English theatre scene and his plays are known for their complex characters, rich language, and exp...