ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Shakespeare was the greatest playwright in history.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -He is 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” (or simply “the Bard").

Detailed explanation-2: -First, because he was supremely gifted at selecting the right words and arranging them into convincing representations of reality in all its forms, material and immaterial. His verbal dexterity was nothing short of amazing. If Shakespeare could not find a word to fit his meaning, he invented one.

Detailed explanation-3: -William Shakespeare is widely regarded as greatest writer of the English language, and the world’s greatest dramatist. He wrote over 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems, and many other works.

Detailed explanation-4: -Another reason that Shakespeare is considered by many to be the greatest writer of all time is because his work remains culturally and socially relevant throughout centuries.

Detailed explanation-5: -Who wrote the plays? William Shakespeare has become the most famous playwright of his time. He wrote or co-wrote almost 40 plays. But he was one of many writers producing plays in London at that time.

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