William Shakespeare is one of the most famous and influential authors in English literature. Only active as a writer for century, he wrote 38 plays, 154 sonnets and two amazing poems that reinvented and defined more so considered the greatest dramatist of all time. William Shakespeare was born April 24, 1564, which is that date that is is traditionally given for his birth. He was John and Elizabeth oldest surviving son. William had three younger brothers and two sisters who died at the age of seven. Being the son of a leading Stratford citizen, William attended grammar school in which his curriculum consisted of Latin classic, writing, acting classic Latin plays. Years after leaving school in 1852, William Shakespeare married an older …show more content…
His play retained an appeal throughout history and the world. Shakespeare's reputation as Britain's premier dramatist did not begin until the late eighteenth century. His sensibility and storytelling captured people's attention, and by the end of the nineteenth century, his reputation was solidly established. (Maurer, Kate). Upon learning about William Shakespeare, I have come to an understanding in knowing how important he is in English Literature. William Shakespeare changed the world through his poems and dramatic plays, which covered all human emotions, portrayed conflicts and inspired works of literature by authors around the world. Shakespeare was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England, on April 26, 1954. He wrote plays in four distinct groups: comedies, tragedies, histories and romances, which delved into the realm of human emotions, relationships and psychology. Factors that influenced William Shakespeare include the study of classical literature and London culture as well as the people he associated with throughout his lifetime. Shakespeare's time in London exposed him to a wide variety of personalities and cultures. His comprehensive knowledge of politics, the royal court and European affairs is evidenced in his …show more content…
His plays involved complex characters, tragic heroes and double plots, which made them entertaining, educational and enlightening. People continue performing Shakespeare's plays around the world, and they have been translated into every major language. In total, Shakespeare produced nearly 40 plays, more than 150 sonnets and a myriad of poems. Shakespeare most famous play, which is the best play is Hamlet. Which was was written after the death of his son Hamnet at the age of eleven, and it may even stand as this distinguished playwright’s finest output. This introspective quote offers an insight into our ambition and potential for future growth, as we strive to understand our strengths and weaknesses and subsequently learn how we can embark on a journey of self-improvement. Shakespeare produced most of his known work between 1589 and 1613. His early plays were mainly comedies and histories and these works remain regarded as some of the best work produced in these genres. He then wrote mainly tragedies until about 1608, including Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth, considered some of the finest works in the English language. Shakespeare's plays remain highly popular today and are constantly studied, performed, and reinterpreted in diverse cultural and political contexts throughout the