Romeo & Juliet

About William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English poet playwright and actor 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 works consist of about 38 plays 154 sonnets two long narrative poems and a few other verses. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.