Explained In 5 Questions: William Shakespeare | Encyclopaedia Britannica HD

Often called the English national poet and considered by many to be the greatest dramatist of all time, William Shakespeare occupies a position unique in world literature. No writer’s living reputation can compare to that of Shakespeare, whose plays—written in the late 16th and early 17th centuries for a small repertory theatre—are now performed and read more often and in more countries than ever before. #EI5Q MORE — http://bit.ly/2WStelM ~~~ #EncyclopaediaBritannica Inspiring curiosity and the joy of learning since 1768. Web: https://britannica.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/Britannica Twitter: https://twitter.com/Britannica Instagram: https://instagram.com/Britannica