William Shakespeare
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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. He is often called England's national
poet and the "Bard of Avon". 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
1616) 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 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
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