William Shakespearebr1564 1616brA famous English poet playwright and actor.brbrShakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the worlds pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called Englands national poet and the Bard of Avon. brbrKing Lear a tragedy written between 1605-1606 depicts the gradual descent into madness of the title character an ageing British monarch. He intends to divide his monarchy among his three daughters challenging them to to prove which of them loves him best. While two elder daughters play along his youngest refuses to say anything. Her behavior enrages Lear and he banishes her forever bringing tragic consequences for all.