Tell me about Shakespeare?

Question

I need help on him, on a project.
Someone help, please??
Shakespeare.

Answer 1

William Shakespeare (baptised April 26, 1564 – died April 23, 1616)[1] was an English poet and playwright widely regarded as the greatest writer of the English language, as well as one of the greatest in Western literature, and the world's preeminent dramatist.[2] He wrote about 38 plays and 154 sonnets, as well as a variety of other poems. Already a popular writer in his own lifetime, Shakespeare's reputation became increasingly celebrated after his death and his work adulated by numerous prominent cultural figures through the centuries.[3] In addition, Shakespeare is the most quoted writer in the literature and history of the English-speaking world.[4] He is often considered to be England's national poet[5] and is sometimes referred to as the "Bard of Avon" (or simply "The Bard")[6] or the "Swan of Avon".[7]

Shakespeare is believed to have produced most of his work between 1586 and 1616, although the exact dates and chronology of the plays attributed to him are often uncertain. He is counted among the very few playwrights who have excelled in both tragedy and comedy, and his plays combine popular appeal with complex characterisation, poetic grandeur and philosophical depth.

Shakespeare's works have been translated into every major living language, and his plays are continually performed all around the world. In addition, many quotations and neologisms from his plays have passed into everyday usage in English and other languages. Over the years, many people have speculated about Shakespeare's life, raising questions about his sexuality, religious affiliation, and the authorship of his works.

Answer 2

http://www.shakespeare-online.com/faq/lifefaq.html#nickname
---buried in the chancel of Holy Trinity Church in Stafford, at the age on 52, on April 23, 1616
----His tombstone reads:
Good friend for Jesus sake forbeare,To dig the dust enclosed here. Blessed be the man that spares these stones, And cursed be he that moves my bones
----The primary text that shakespeare used in constructing his history plays was Holinshed's Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland
----Last appearance on stage was in the late 1603
---lost years of his life were 1578-82 and 1585-92 very little is known about him during these times

http://www.shakespeare-online.com

Answer 3

Go here

http://www.poets.org/poet.php/prmPID/122

Answer 4

He did crack! Seriously.