William Shakespeare: The Bard of Avon William Shakespeare, often called the “Bard of Avon,” was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s greatest dramatist. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, in 1564 and died on his birthday, April 23, 1616. Shakespeare’s plays are … Continue reading William Shakespeare: The Bard of Avon More