Playwright William Shakespeare by Cornelius Jansen Ceramic Ornament

William Shakespeare - from the original picture by Cornelius Jansen / engraved by Chas. Turner, Mezzotinto Engraver in ordinary to His Majesty. William Shakespeare (baptised 26 April 1564; died 23 April 1616) was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His surviving works, including some collaborations, consist of about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Sign up to Mr. Rebates for FREE and save 12% on any zazzle order in addition to a $5.00 sign up bonus All Rights Reserved; without: prejudice, recourse or notice (U.C.C. 1-308) http://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/cph/item/2003675485/ shakespeare "william shakespeare" "Cornelius Jansen" poet playwright playwrite playrite "Bard of Avon" "shakespeare portrait" "shakespeare picture" shakespear "william shakespear"