William Shakespeare, born in 1564, spent much of his time in Stratford-Upon-Avon as he was raised in this English town. However, drawn by the capital, he moved to London later in 1592. He lived here for two decades, in the pursuit of his ambitions and career, and where his talents had been displayed, of which he had many; he was not only an incredible playwright, but also a poet and an actor. Today, this multifaceted artist is recognised by many as the greatest writer in history and his name still resonates across the globe.
With plays such as Hamlet, Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the writer has shown that he mastered the genre of comedy, history and tragedy, with 39 plays, 154 sonnets and 2 long narrative poems to his name.
Despite the passage of centuries, the Bard of Avon has the ability to create timeless works that still inspire artists today.