Shakespeare

By
Luis
Mendoza
 Introduction
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor who lived
during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is widely regarded as one of the
greatest writers in the English language and is known for his numerous plays and
sonnets. Some of his most famous works include “Romeo and Juliet,” “Hamlet,”
“Macbeth,” “Othello,” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
Romeo &
Juliet
"Romeo and Juliet" is one of William Shakespeare's
most famous plays, written around 1597. It's a tragic
love story between two young lovers, Romeo
Montague and Juliet Capulet, who come from
feuding families in Verona. Despite the enmity
between their families, Romeo and Juliet fall deeply
in love and secretly marry.
 Hamlet
“Hamlet” is one of William Shakespeare’s most
famous tragedies, believed to have been written
between 1599 and 1601. The play tells the story
of Prince Hamlet of Denmark, who is deeply
affected by his father’s death and the hasty
remarriage of his mother, Queen Gertrude, to
his uncle Claudius, who becomes the new king.
Style of Shakespeare
Shakespeare’s writing style is often
described as early modern English
and is characterized by several key
features.

Shakespeare’s mastery of language

and his ability to capture the
complexities of human nature have
made his works enduring and
influential in English literature and
theater.
Poems of Shakespeare
Poems Gender Pages Copies

Sonnet 116 Love 20 04

Sonnet Drama 07 08

Sonnet 27 Comedy 11 12

The Rape of
Narrative 45 16
Lucrece
 Conclusion
In conclusion, William Shakespeare is one of the most
renowned and influential figures in the history of literature
and theater. His works, written in early modern English,
exhibit a distinctive style characterized by iambic pentameter,
blank verse, rich vocabulary, figurative language, wordplay,
and profound themes. He is celebrated for his ability to create
complex characters and explore a wide range of human
emotions and experiences.