William Shakespeare (1564–1616), the celebrated English poet and playwright, is frequently recognised as the preeminent writer in global literature. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon and married Anne Hathaway at the age of 18. Subsequently, he achieved success as a playwright and actor in London.

The chronology of Shakespeare’s plays is ambiguous, beginning with early works such as Love’s Labour’s Lost and Romeo and Juliet, followed by comedies and histories from 1596 to 1600, and culminating in his pinnacle of epic tragedies like Hamlet, Othello, Macbeth, and King Lear between 1600 and 1607.

During the final period of his life (1607–1614), Shakespeare wrote tragedies like as Antony and Cleopatra, Coriolanus, and Timon of Athens, as well as romances like The Winter’s Tale and The Tempest. He maybe contributed to the creation of plays such as Edward III and The Two Noble Kinsmen.

Shakespeare’s plays are renowned for their utilisation of iambic pentameter verse, showcasing exceptional poetry, rich characterizations, and innovative employment of the English language. His collection of 154 sonnets, which were published in 1609, demonstrate a profound display of passion while adhering to a meticulously crafted structure.

After relocating to Stratford before 1610, Shakespeare resided as a rural aristocrat until his demise. Shakespeare’s plays were compiled and published in 1623 as the First Folio. Despite the scarcity of information on his life, he continues to be regarded as a prominent figure in literature, even though there are ongoing ideas suggesting that someone else may have written his works.