ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -William Shakespeare (baptised 26 April 1564 died 23 April 1616) was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s pre-eminent dramatist. [1] He is often called England’s national poet and the “Bard of Avon” (or simply “The Bard").

Detailed explanation-2: -William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the history of the English language, and the world’s pre-eminent dramatist. He transformed European theatre by expanding expectations about what could be accomplished through innovation in characterization, plot, language and genre.

Detailed explanation-3: -Who was William Shakespeare? The greatest playwright the English language has ever known. What does Shakespeare’s writing show? His language shows an extraordinary level of insight into human experience.

Detailed explanation-4: -William Shakespeare is widely considered the greatest dramatist of all time as well as the most influential writer in the history of the English language.