William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564 and wrote about 38 plays and 154 sonnets during his lifetime. Shakespeare worked in the theater industry in London, where he became a member of the Lord Chamberlain's Men company of actors. Some of his most famous works include Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, and Othello.


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How many plays and sonnets did Shakespeare write during his lifetime?
Shakespeare wrote about 38 plays and 154 sonnets during his lifetime.