1. Widely regarded as the greatest writer in English Literature
William Shakespeare
Widely regarded as the greatest writer in English Literature

2. Shakespeare 1563-1616 Stratford-on-Avon, England wrote 37 plays
about 154 sonnets
started out as an actor

3. Stage Celebrity Actor for Lord Chamberlain’s Men (London theater co.)
Also > principal playwright for them
1599> Lord Ch. Co. built Globe Theater where most of Sh. Play’s were performed

4. Shakespeare wrote:
Comedies
Histories
Tragedies

5. Romeo and Juliet Written about 1595 Considered a tragedy
West Side Story (Movie) based on R&J