A Lover's Complaint

The life of William Shakespeare, arguably the most significant figure in the Western literary canon, is relatively unknown. Even the exact date of his birth is uncertain. April 23rd is generally accepted to be the date of his birth, but is most probably a scholarly mistake and amplified by it also being the day of his death. Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1565 and baptised there on the 26th April. He was the third of eight children and the eldest surviving son. It’s assumed he at