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.
Much Ado About Nothing (1598) - A comedy which focuses on two plots: One is
the love affair between the reluctant Beatrice and the confirmed bachelor
Benedick, and the other is the courtship between Hero and Claudio.