It is commonly believed that the great English dramatist and poet William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-on-Avon on April 23, 1564.

人们普遍认为，伟大的英国剧作家、诗人威廉·莎士比亚于1564年4月23日出生在埃文河畔的斯特拉特福德。

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Shakespeare is, by common consent, the greatest English dramatist.

莎士比亚被公认是英国最伟大的剧作家。

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Brevity is the soul of wit---William Shakespear, English dramatist.

言以简为贵---威廉。莎士比亚，英国剧作家。

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