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William Shakespeare (26 April 1564 (baptised) – 23 April 1616)[nb 1] was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon".[nb 2] His surviving works, including some collaborations, consist of about 38 plays,[nb 3] 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.

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Actors perform during the 2009 Shakespeare in the Park opening night performance of "Twelfth Night"
Actors perform during the 2009 Shakespeare in the Park opening night performance of "Twelfth Night" at the Delacorte Theater in New York City, 2009. "Double Falsehood", a drama linked to William Shakespeare by its publisher 250 years ago but whose authorship was disputed, is a genuine work by the bard, a British academic has said.
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    Biography of William Shakespeare. An English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the “Bard of Avon”.

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