Today is the 444th anniversary of the birth of William Shakespeare. He was born on April 23, 1564. His work is world-renown and has been performed in probably thousands of different forms. My personal favorite is the popular movie Shakespeare in Love. Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet, and Much Ado About Nothing are among his many notable plays.

As is to be expected, there are countless resources online if you want to learn more about Shakespeare or read his plays or sonnets. Here are a few you might want to check out:

Labels: Authors, Birthdays, Classics, England