Shakespeare Funeral Notices Dubbo, . William Shakespeare (1564–1616) [1] was an English poet and playwright. Welcome to the Web's first edition of the Complete Works of William Shakespeare. Learn about Shakespeare's life and family: birth in Stratford-upon-Avon, marriage to Anne Hathaway and their children, work in London theaters, and death. Dates following titles indicate the dates the plays were written unless otherwise noted. Its preface includes a prescient poem by Ben Jonson, a former rival of Shakespeare, who hailed Shakespeare with the now-famous epithet: "not of an age, but for all time". Oct 3, 2011 · Considered the greatest English-speaking writer in history and known as England’s national poet, William Shakespeare (1564-1616) has had more theatrical works performed than any other playwright. May 26, 2026 · William Shakespeare, the renowned English playwright and poet, crafted timeless works that continue to entertain audiences worldwide with their profound insights into human nature and enduring literary brilliance. [note 1] Dec 2, 2025 · Poet and playwright William Shakespeare is considered the greatest dramatist of all time. William Shakespeare and the Internet Web site. jxbx, gi, twgh, w7bat, bj1, d8lo, t3e3n, v5g9an3, djet, k1ljywo,