Shakespeare, the Bard of AVON, is one of the most renowned playwrights and poets in history. He was born in Stratford-upon-AVON in 1564 and is widely considered to be the greatest writer in the English language. His works include plays such as Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and Hamlet, as well as numerous sonnets and other poems. He is often referred to as the Bard of AVON due to his association with the city of Stratford-upon-AVON.