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William Shakespeare, born April 23, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, and passing on April 23, 1616, was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and one of the world's greatest dramatists. His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems, and a few other verses.
Shakespeare's plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. His major works include tragedies such as "Hamlet," "Othello," "King Lear," and "Macbeth," comedies like "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Much Ado About Nothing," and histories such as "Henry V" and "Richard III."
Shakespeare's profound understanding of human nature and his ability to craft complex characters, intricate plots, and memorable lines have enduringly captured the human experience.
