William Shakespeare was an English playwright, dramatist and poet who lived during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. Shakespeare is considered to be the greatest playwright of all time. No other writer's plays have been produced so many times or read so widely in so many countries as his. William Shakespeare was born April 23, 1564 in Stratford-upon- Avon. He was one of eight children. The Shakespeare's were well respected prominent people. When William Shakespeare was …showed first 75 words of 742 total…

…showed last 75 words of 742 total…Shakespeare's plays and poems have become a required part of education in the United States. Therefore, his ideas on subjects such as romantic love, heroism, comedy, and tragedy have helped shape the attitudes of millions of people. His portrayal of historical figures and events have influenced our thinking more than what has been written in history books. The world has admired and respected many great writers, but only Shakespeare has generated such enormous continuing interest.