Widely regarded as the greatest writer in English Literature William Shakespeare Widely regarded as the greatest writer in English Literature
Shakespeare 1563-1616 Stratford-on-Avon, England wrote 37 plays about 154 sonnets started out as an actor
Stage Celebrity Actor for Lord Chamberlain’s Men (London theater co.) Also > principal playwright for them 1599> Lord Ch. Co. built Globe Theater where most of Sh. Play’s were performed
Shakespeare wrote: Comedies Histories Tragedies
Romeo and Juliet Written about 1595 Considered a tragedy West Side Story (Movie) based on R&J