The Tempest William Shakespeare, also known as the “Bard of Avon”, is one of England 's greatest writers and poets. Shakespeare is also known as one of the best and smartest writers to ever live. He wrote as many as 38 plays and a total of 54 sonnets. The Shakespearean play The Tempest is one of many comedies that Shakespeare wrote in his lifetime. The Tempest is often regarded, and rightly so, as one of Shakespeare 's play. . The Tempest is one of William Shakespeare 's most famous romantic comedies due to its many acts of betrayal, ill treatment, and development of magic arts and plots of revenge. William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564 and died on April 23, 1616. He was an English playwright, actor, and poet. His nickname which was “Bard of Avon.” He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England and was a member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company. He married Anne Hathaway and had three children Susanna, Hamnet, and Judith. Many of his plays, sonnets, and poems he wrote have been read and performed almost everywhere for hundreds of years. Even though William Shakespeare was famous and well-known, much of his personal life has never been recorded. There were seven years of his life that have not been recorded. William Shakespeare had a very eventful life and will always be one of the most creative and well-known writers and poets ever (“William Shakespeare Biography” 1-7). The Tempest was written during the 15th century and was first presented in the 16th century.