William Shakespeare
20 April 1564 – 23 April 1616
11,914 works in the book catalog catalog
Biography
William Shakespeare 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 38 plays,[c] 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. He has invented over 1700 words some of which are common. (Source.)
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Also published as: The Bard of Avon, Cletus Shakespeare, Guillermo Shakespeare, Jack William Shakespeare, Mason Lawrence, Shakespeare
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Works [37 plays, 6 poems, sonnets]
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