William shakespeare 15641616, considered the greatest englishspeaking writer in history and englands national poet, has had more theatrical works performed than any other playwright. Iccs book cricket grabs netizens attention, fans share. One of the most prolific and iconic writers in the english language and also the worlds greatest dramatist, william shakespeare was born this day in 1564. The date april 23 was chosen as it is a symbolic date for the literature world. The first ever world book day was celebrated on april 23, 1995. World book day, also known as world book and copyright day, or international day of the. William shakespeare is revered around the world as the greatest playwright to have ever lived. One of the most prolific and iconic writers in the english language and also the world s greatest dramatist, william shakespeare was born this day in 1564.
In 2012 it was moved to 23 april, the unesco international day of the book and, probably, the birth and death date of william shakespeare. In 1995, unesco decided to celebrate world book day on april 23 to commemorate the birth anniversary of world s famous writer and dramatist william shakespeare. World book day is all about celebrating the wonderful power of books. This year it falls on thursday, march 1 today but in other countries world book day is celebrated on april 23 william shakespeares birthday. Georges day has been the day of the rose since 1436, and involves the exchange of gifts between loved ones and respected peopleit is analogous to. Follow us for news, photos, videos and the latest trends from india and around the world. William shakespeare, often called englands national poet, is considered the greatest dramatist of all time.
A day in the life of william shakespeare bbc teach. World book day theme 2020 history william shakespeare. Somit starb shakespeare zehn tage spater als cervantes. Each year, unesco and the international organizations representing the three major sectors of the book industry publishers. This is a special video in connection with world book day april 23 to commemorate william shakespeare his present relevance and his contribution to world. In a historical coincidence, shakespeare and cervantes died on the same date 23 april 1616 but not on the same day, as at the time, spain. This is a special video in connection with world book day april 23 to commemorate william shakespeare his present relevance and his contribution to world literature. Through reading and the celebration of world book and copyright day, we can. Its a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and most importantly its a celebration of reading. Ten ways in which shakespeare changed the world culture. Celebrate from the safety of your home it was first celebrated in 1995 and the date was chosen in accordance to the birth and death anniversary of william shakespeare.