Who is considered the greatest English author of the Renaissance?
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Who is considered the greatest English author of the Renaissance?
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The greatest English author of the Renaissance is widely considered to be William Shakespeare. He was an English playwright, poet, and actor, often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His works, including collaborations, consist of approximately 39 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.
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