William Shakespeare
- Born:
- Baptised 26 April 1564, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England
- Died:
- 23 April 1616, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England
- Nationality:
- English
- Profession(s):
- Playwright, Poet, Actor
Early Life and Education
- Born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon.
- Attended Stratford grammar school, though records are incomplete.
- Little is known about his formal education after grammar school.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began his career in London as an actor and writer.
- Became a shareholder of the Lord Chamberlain's Men (later the King's Men).
- Wrote approximately 39 plays in various genres: tragedies, comedies, and histories.
- Wrote 154 sonnets and several narrative poems.
- His plays were performed at the Globe Theatre and other venues in London.
Notable Works
Plays
| Genre | Title | Approximate Date |
|---|---|---|
| Tragedy | Hamlet | 1600-1601 |
| Tragedy | Romeo and Juliet | 1594-1596 |
| Tragedy | Othello | 1603 |
| Comedy | A Midsummer Night's Dream | 1595-1596 |
| Comedy | Twelfth Night | 1601-1602 |
| History | Richard III | 1592-1594 |
| History | Henry IV, Part 1 | 1596-1597 |
Poems
- Sonnets (154)
- Venus and Adonis
- The Rape of Lucrece
Legacy and Impact
William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are constantly studied, performed, and reinterpreted in diverse cultural and political contexts throughout the world. 'Abhinay Sawant biography of William' may reference these facts further.