Why is William Shakespeare regarded as the greatest writer in the history of English literature?

William Shakespeare is considered one of the greatest English writers of all time because of the popularity and power of his poems and plays. His first works were written in the conventional style of the time but as he began to explore, his writing began to take on a new style that was distinct from other poets and playwrights.

His poems and plays are powerful and beautifully written. Many of his plays are still popular today, proving to stand the test of time over 400 years. Plays like Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and Hamlet and still performed regularly throughout the world.