The Sonnets (1609) by: William Shakespeare / 154 pieces of poetry by Shakespeare. /

154 pieces of poetry by: Shakespeare.William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright who is considered one of the greatest writers to ever use the English language. He is also the most famous playwright in the world, with his plays being translated in over 50 languages and performed across the globe for audiences of all ages. Known colloquially as "The Bard" or "The Bard of Avon," Shakespeare was also an actor and the creator of the Globe Theatre, a historical theatre, and company th...