Its preface includes a prescient poem by Ben Jonson, a former rival of Shakespeare, who hailed Shakespeare with the now-famous epithet: "not of an age, but for all time".

2 days ago · William Shakespeare, the renowned English playwright and poet, crafted timeless works that continue to entertain audiences worldwide with their profound insights into human …

Dec 2, 2025 · Poet and playwright William Shakespeare is considered the greatest dramatist of all time. Read about his birthday, wife, plays, poems, quotes, and more facts.

William Shakespeare was a renowned English poet, playwright, and actor born in 1564. Read about his life and works.

Read, search, and download the complete works of William Shakespeare for free. Learn about plot, characters, and language in Shakespeare plays and poems.

Welcome to the Web's first edition of the Complete Works of William Shakespeare. This site has offered Shakespeare's plays and poetry to the Internet community since 1993.

Discover more about the life and times of William Shakespeare, from his birth in 1564 through to his death 52 years later in 1616.

William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent ...

Dec 24, 2025 · If you loved ‘Hamnet,’ we recommend checking out these five other great films about William Shakespeare.

4 days ago · The writer of Oscar-tipped movie Hamnet has said she always saw Paul Mescal taking on the role of Shakespeare in the film adaption. Maggie O'Farrell recalled seeing …