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William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was born to John Shakespeare and Mary Arden in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. He wrote about 38 plays (the precise number is uncertain), many of which are regarded as the most exceptional works of drama ever produced, including Romeo and Juliet (1595), Henry V (1599), Hamlet (1601), Othello (1604), King Lear (1606) and Macbeth (1606), as well as a collection of 154 sonnets, which number among the most profound and influential love poetry in English. Shakespeare died...See more

Personality Profile For William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare

The following is a personality profile of William Shakespeare based on his work.

William Shakespeare is expressive and unconventional.

He is laid-back, he appreciates a relaxed pace in life. He is proud as well: he holds himself in high regard, satisfied with who he is. But, William Shakespeare is also empathetic: he feels what others feel and is compassionate towards them.

More than most people, his choices are driven by a desire for discovery.

He is also relatively unconcerned with tradition: he cares more about making his own path than following what others have done. Considers independence to guide a large part of what he does: he likes to set his own goals to decide how to best achieve them.


Writing style analyzed by IBM Watson

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