William Shakespeare
Born in 1564
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William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely considered the greatest writer in the English language.
Born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564, he began his theatrical career in London around 1585.
Shakespeare wrote 39 plays, 154 sonnets, and several narrative poems, covering genres from comedy to tragedy.
His works, including Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth, are celebrated for their profound insights into human nature and poetic language.
Shakespeare's plays continue to be performed, studied, and adapted worldwide.
Despite limited biographical information, his impact on literature and culture remains unparalleled.
He died in 1616, leaving a legacy that has endured for over four centuries.
Books by William Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet
by William Shakespeare
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1597
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281 pages
3.74
2.7M ratings
Classics
Plays
School

Hamlet
by William Shakespeare
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1601
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289 pages
4.02
1.0M ratings
Plays
School
Literature

Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
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1623
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249 pages
3.89
979.6K ratings
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Plays
School

Othello
by William Shakespeare
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1603
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319 pages
3.89
424.2K ratings
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Plays
School

Julius Caesar
by William Shakespeare
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1599
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175 pages
3.71
213.9K ratings
Plays
Drama
School

The Merchant of Venice
by William Shakespeare
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1596
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249 pages
3.78
197.7K ratings
Classics
Plays
Drama

Twelfth Night
by William Shakespeare
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1602
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272 pages
3.96
190.7K ratings
Plays
Classics
School

The Taming of the Shrew
by William Shakespeare
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1593
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291 pages
3.74
177.4K ratings
Classics
Plays
Drama

The Tempest
by William Shakespeare
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1611
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218 pages
3.78
220.6K ratings
Classics
Plays
Drama

King Lear
by William Shakespeare
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1605
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339 pages
3.91
230.5K ratings
Plays
Classics
School