William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England in 1564 and is believed to have attended grammar school where he studied Latin and classical literature. Shakespeare's works are known for their universal themes, complex characters, and poetic language. He wrote 39 plays, including tragedies like "Hamlet" and "Macbeth," comedies like "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Twelfth Night," and historical plays like "Henry V" and "Richard III." In addition to his plays, Shakespeare also wrote over 150 sonnets that explore themes of love, beauty, mortality, and time. His works have been translated into every major living language and are still performed and studied around the world today. Shakespeare's legacy continues to influence literature, theater, film, and popular culture over 400 years after his death.
