About Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor, born in April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. Often regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language, he produced a diverse body of work including 39 plays, 154 sonnets, and several narrative poems, with enduring classics such as "Hamlet," "Romeo and Juliet," and "Macbeth." Shakespeare's influence on literature and the arts remains profound, and his works continue to be celebrated and studied worldwide.