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William Shakespeare, often called the “Bard of Avon,” was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s pre-eminent dramatist. He was born in April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, and was baptized on April 26. Shakespeare wrote 37 plays, 154 sonnets, and several narrative poems. His works are celebrated for their deep understanding of human nature, emotional range, and poetic beauty. Shakespeare’s plays are traditionally divided into three categories: tragedies, comedies, and histories. Some of his most famous works include Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, King Lear, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Julius Caesar. Through these works, he explored timeless themes such as love, ambition, jealousy, betrayal, and the struggle for power. He was also a master of the English language, ...