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Who Was/Is ...?: Who Was William Shakespeare?
Often called the 'Bard of Avon' or simply 'the Bard', William Shakespeare (April 23, 1564 - April 23, 1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor now widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language with his works still read,, taught, and performed actively around the world!
Designed to make historical biographies accessible and entertaining to young readers, the 'Who Was/Is ...?' series is a collection of black-and-white illustrated volumes intended for a middle grade audience that feature the details of the personal and professional lives of significant historical figures, innovators, and cultural icons from around the world.