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.
The Rape of Lucrece (1594) - A long poem dealing with the Roman legend of
Lucretia (Lucrece) who is raped by Sextus, the son of the king.
