William Shakespeare
(baptised 26 April 1564; died 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.
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.
