William Shakespeare

"William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language. A master of drama and wordplay, his works including Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth have shaped modern storytelling. His 39 plays and 154 sonnets explore love, power, and tragedy with timeless brilliance. Hailed as the ""Bard of Avon,"" his legacy endures in global theatre, culture and language itself."