PDST Public Domain Authors

PDST Public Domain Authors

A reference index of public domain literature organized by period.

Index›Renaissance (1400–1600)›William Shakespeare
British · Renaissance (1400–1600) · Drama/Poetry

William Shakespeare

1564–1616

The most performed playwright in history. His 37 plays and 154 sonnets remain central to English literature education worldwide.

Notable Works

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Born1564
Died1616
NationalityBritish
PeriodRenaissance (1400–1600)
GenreDrama/Poetry

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