William Shakespeare | Biography, Life, Plays, Facts & Death
William Shakespeare (born April 23, 1564, Stratford-upon-Avon, and died on April 23, 1616, Stratford-upon-Avon) was an English playwright and poet, regarded as the most important writer in English and generally considered the most eminent playwright of western culture.He is considered the most representative poet of the English people and nicknamed the "Bard of the Avon" (or simply "The Bard") or the "Swan of the Avon"; of his works have been found, including some collaborations, 37 theatrical texts, 154 sonnets and a series of other poems. His plays have been translated into all the major languages of the world and have been staged more often than any other opera; he is also the most quoted writer in the history of English literature.Although the exact chronology of his works is...