why is william shakespeare called the bard
William Shakespeare is called The Bard and also The Bard of Avon, because he is considered to be the greatest poet that ever lived.The word bard means poet.Bards were traveling poets in medieval times, who made a living performing and telling stories. Shakespeare's plays can be grouped into three categories: 1  Comedies-Well known comedies include: A Midsummer Nights Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, and As You Like It.art of the genius that is Shakespeare was the fact that his work appealed to everyone, from kings to peasants. More than 400 years have passed since his birth, and his plays are still being read and performed all over the world.