FAQ About William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language and the world's preeminent dramatist. Born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, he wrote 39 plays, 154 sonnets, and two long narrative poems. His works have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.