Book Depot / William ShakespeareIndexed authorWilliam ShakespeareAbout the authorWilliam Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His surviving works, including some collaborations, consist of 38 plays,c] 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. He has invented over 1700 words some of which are common. ([Source (opens in a new tab).) Looking for the 'First Folio (opens in a new tab)'?View the Open Library author record ↗ (opens in a new tab)Connected worksBooks by William Shakespeare13 registered works currently make this author page indexable.First published 1603HamletWilliam ShakespeareFirst published 1508MacbethWilliam ShakespeareFirst published 1608King LearWilliam ShakespeareFirst published 1600A Midsummer Night's DreamWilliam ShakespeareFirst published 1631The Taming of the ShrewWilliam ShakespeareFirst published 1656Julius CaesarWilliam ShakespeareFirst published 1609Troilus and CressidaWilliam ShakespeareFirst published 1609SonnetsWilliam ShakespeareFirst published 1600Henry VWilliam ShakespeareFirst published 1597Romeo and JulietWilliam ShakespeareFirst published 1734CymbelineWilliam ShakespeareFirst published 1611The TempestWilliam ShakespeareFirst published 1600Much Ado About NothingWilliam Shakespeare
