ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -(1564-1616) the English poet and playwright (= writer of plays) who is often described as the greatest writer in the English language. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, the son of a wealthy glove maker and merchant.

Detailed explanation-2: -William Shakespeare was a renowned English poet, playwright, and actor born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. His birthday is most commonly celebrated on 23 April (see When was Shakespeare born), which is also believed to be the date he died in 1616.

Detailed explanation-3: -Among his 10 history plays are Henry V and Richard III. The most famous among his tragedies are Hamlet, Othello, King Lear and Macbeth. Shakespeare also wrote 4 poems, and a famous collection of Sonnets which was first published in 1609.

Detailed explanation-4: -William Shakespeare, born April 26 1564 and died April 23 1616, was the greatest English writer in history. Also called the “Bard of Avon” (Bard is a poet and Avon is the town he lived in), his works have been translated and performed in every language on earth.