Shakespeare, William (1564-1616) - English dramatist and poet widely
regarded as the greatest and most influential writer in all of world
literature. The richness of Shakespeare's genius transcends time; his keen
observation and psychological insight are, to this day, without rival.
King Lear (1605) - A tragedy in which King Lear decides to divide his
kingdom among his daughters according to their declarations of love for
him. King Lear is a noble study of the human spirit.
