The Winter's Tale

William Shakespeare (1564-1616), widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist, is often referred to as England's national poet and the 'Bard of Avon'. His extant works, including collaborations, consist of approximately 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems, and a few other verses. Shakespeare's work transcends time and civilizati...