William Shakespeare, arguably the greatest writer in the English language and undeniably the world’s pre-eminent dramatist. The man, who is widely known as England’s national poet and the “Bard of Avon” would have been 450 years old on the 23rd April 2014. Many enthusiasts of the “Shakespearean spells” may not be so familiar with the factWilliam Shakespeare also died on his birthday 49 years later.
23rd of April has also been recognized by United Nation as an important day for literacy. Although many book fanatics may be familiar with the fact this day is commonly known as World Book and Copyright Day, countless may not recognize it as a symbolic day with the association of the date of birth of prominent authors such as Maurice Druon and Heldor Laxness.