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    Analysis of William ShakespeareThe life of William Shakespeare has aroused a lot of curiosity among many. This is natural since he is considered the greatest figure in English literature. William Shakespeare, in terms of life and work, is the most written about author in the history of Western civilization. His works include 38 plays, 154 sonnets, and 2 epic narrative poems, the first of which was published after his death in 1623 by two of Shakespeare's acting companions, John Heminges and Henry Condell. Since then, Shakespeare's works have been studied, analyzed and appreciated as some of the finest works of art in the English language. In his day, Shakespeare was the most popular playwright in London. Over time, his intelligence extends to everyone else his age; Jonson, Marlowe, Kyd, Greene, Dekker, Heywood: none had the talent or the kindness of character. He was the master of writing poetry and he did it well. He created the most notable characters on the Elizabethan scene. His use of language, both high and low, demonstrates remarkable pleasure and insight. Its themes are suitable for all generations, even today. He was born in Stratford-on-Avon on 23 April 1564. Shakespeare never attended a university and was thought to have been educated at a local school in Stratford. The purpose of this minor school was to prepare students for the hard work of high school. No history, geography, music, crafts or physical training was taught. There is no doubt that William gained something from the Latin texts he read at school. He loved Ovid and was delighted when, towards the end of the century, Francis Meres wrote: "Just as the soul of Euphorbus was thought to live in Pythagoras: so the gentle and spiritual soul of Ovis lives in a melodious environment and...... middle of paper. ......It is also said to be autobiographical in nature but not personal in nature. Other critics claim that the sonnets were imaginary – a Shakespearean novel of friendship and love that was poorly and secretly told by someone extraordinary. The tone is platonic and full of symbolism and hyperbole. Shakespeare gained great recognition in his time, but by the 17th century, poets and authors began to regard him as the all-time supreme playwright and poet of the English language. In fact, even today, no one can match his works or play as well as him. No other play has been performed as many times as Shakespeare's. Several theater critics attempt to concentrate on the language of Shakespeare and take extracts from the literary text to make it their own, which calls on various people, poets, authors, psychoanalysts, psychologists and philosophers..