خدائے سخن ولیم شیکسپیئر جس کی پرستش ساری دنیا کے سخنور کرتے ہیں اور جس کا ثانی دنیا میں اب تک نہ ہوا ہے اور نہ پیدا ہونے کی امید ہے ، فکر کی بلند پروازی الفاظ کی تصویر کشی اداے مقاصد کے خوش نما رنگ اور اندازِ بیان کا ایسا دلفریب ڈھنگ کہ اس کا اثر حرارت برقی کی طرح رگ رگ میں پیوست ہو جاتا ہے ،اتھیلو شیکسپیئر کا شاہ کار ڈرامہ ہے جو 1603 سے 1604 کے بیچ نظم کیا گیا تھا۔ اتھیلو کے کرداروں میں شجاعت بہادری ،محبت ،مکاری ،نیز ہر رنگ نظر آتا ہے ،اتھیلو بہادری اور شجاعت کاجیتا جاگتا نمونہ ہے۔ تو ڈوذوما نیک باعصمت اور سیدھی سادھی عورت ہے ،عیا گو کی رگ رگ میں چالاکی مکاری اور غداری پیوست ہے تو کیشیو خوش اخلاق اور با کردار شخص ہے غرض کہ آ تھیلو میں شیکسپیئر نے زندگی کے ہر رنگ کو سمو دیا ہے۔ زیر نظر اتھیلو کا سلیس اردو ترجمہ ہے۔

Identity: The great English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the world's pre-eminent writer and often called the "Bard of Avon."

William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564, in the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon, England. His father, John Shakespeare, was a respected citizen and a skilled glover, while his mother, Mary Arden, belonged to an affluent family. He likely received his early education at the local grammar school, where he developed a passion for Latin and classical literature.

At the young age of eighteen, he married Anne Hathaway, with whom he had three children. After his early adult years, he moved to London, where his life took a significant turn. He worked in the world of theatre as an actor, writer, and part-owner, quickly rising to prominence. He was associated with the famous theatre company 'Lord Chamberlain's Men,' which later became known as the 'King's Men.' Under this company, his plays were performed at London's renowned Globe Theatre.

Shakespeare’s literary contributions are vast and comprehensive. He authored approximately 39 plays, 154 sonnets, and several poems. His plays have been translated into almost every living language and continue to be the most performed works in theatres worldwide. His repertoire includes tragedies, comedies, histories, and romances. Notable works include Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, King Lear, and The Tempest.

Shakespeare’s style is unique due to its depth, psychological insight, and linguistic innovation. He portrayed human emotions, power, love, jealousy, and moral conflict with such mastery that his characters still feel alive today. His writings not only gave a new dimension to the English language but also profoundly influenced world literature.

In his later years, he returned to his hometown of Stratford and lived in relative retirement. William Shakespeare's personality and art received extraordinary global acclaim. As the famous contemporary Ben Jonson aptly said, he was "not of an age, but for all time."

Death: He passed away on April 23, 1616, in his hometown of Stratford and was laid to rest at Holy Trinity Church.

Note: The exact birth date of William Shakespeare is not known with certainty. Historical records only document his baptism on April 26, 1564. Since it was customary at the time to perform baptism a few days after birth, researchers estimate that he was born around April 23, 1564. Therefore, April 23 is traditionally observed as his birthday—coincidentally, the same date on which he passed away.