1. William Shakespeare

2. William Shakespeare’s Life
Born April 26, 1564 and Died April 23, 1616
Was an English Poet and playwright
He wrote about 38 plays and 154 sonnets, as well as a variety of other poems.
He was a very popular writer in his time, and became even more after his death.
He is believed to be the most quoted writer in the history of the English Speaking World.

3. Shakespeare’s Works Plays
He wrote about 38 plays, as well as a variety of other poems
He wrote tragedies, histories, comedies and romances mainly
Sonnets
Wrote over 154 sonnets
Usually based his themes on love, beauty, and mortality

4. Most Popular Plays Julius Caesar Macbeth Hamlet King John Richard II
Henry IV, part 1
Henry IV, part 2
The Tempest
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Taming of the Shrew
The Winter's Tale

5. Writing Style
He transformed English theatre by using characterization, plot, action, language, and genre.
His poetic artistry helped raise the status of popular theatre, allowing it to be admired, as well as for pure entertainment.

6. Reputation
Shakespeare’s reputation has continued to grow even since his death. He has always been well regarded but was never considered to be the best poet of his age.
Now in modern times, most people would consider him to be the greatest poet or writer in English History.

7. Speculations about Shakespeare
Many people have questioned Shakespeare’s authorship, his religion, and even his sexuality.
Most of it is questioned, due to the lack of information available about the author.