William Shakespeare, often regarded as the greatest playwright in the English language, lived during the Renaissance in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, Shakespeare's extensive body of work includes 39 plays, 154 sonnets, and two long narrative poems.
Shakespeare's early life is shrouded in mystery, and the details of his education remain unclear. However, by the late 1580s, he had become an established actor and playwright in London. His plays, categorized into three genres—tragedies, comedies, and histories—explore the complexities of human nature, society, and politics.
Among his tragedies, "Hamlet," "Othello," "King Lear," and "Macbeth" stand as timeless masterpieces. These works delve into profound themes such as ambition, jealousy, power, and the consequences of unchecked desire. Shakespeare's ability to capture the depth of human emotion and psychological complexity is evident in characters like Hamlet, whose internal strugg...