To the 450th anniversary of William Shakespeare! A classic biography of a titan of world literature. Everything about his life and work. In recent years, more and more books and films have been published that question the authorship of Shakespeare. Nowadays it is fashionable to deny his genius, attributing Shakespeare's plays and poems to other poets. This study goes against the grain, proving that Shakespeare was the sole author of Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, King Lear, Macbeth, Othello , “Richard III” and other masterpieces that reflect his personality and destiny. This bestseller is the best guide to Shakespeare's era and his work. This is an authentic portrait of a genius who is rightly called the “King of Tragedy.”