William Shakespeare

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William Shakespeare

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1564–1616

English playwright and poet whose tragedies, comedies, histories, and sonnets transformed world literature and theater.
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About William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor whose works have shaped literature and theater for more than four centuries. Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, he became a leading member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Men in London.

His plays include Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, King Lear, Othello, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Shakespeare’s command of language, character, and dramatic form continues to inspire readers and performers worldwide.

Books by William Shakespeare