William Shakespeare was born in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and died in 1616. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist.Stanley Wells is Emeritus Professor of the University of Birmingham and Honorary President of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.Janette Dillon is Professor of Drama at the University of Nottingham.

Praise for William Shakespeare: Complete Works:“A feast of literary and historical information.” —The Wall Street Journal

William Shakespeare was born in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and died in 1616. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist.Stanley Wells is Emeritus Professor of the University of Birmingham and Honorary President of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.Janette Dillon is Professor of Drama at the University of Nottingham.

Praise for William Shakespeare: Complete Works:“A feast of literary and historical information.” —The Wall Street Journal

William Shakespeare was born in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and died in 1616. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist.Stanley Wells is Emeritus Professor of the University of Birmingham and Honorary President of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.Janette Dillon is Professor of Drama at the University of Nottingham.

Praise for William Shakespeare: Complete Works:“A feast of literary and historical information.” —The Wall Street Journal