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William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England’s national poet and the “Bard of Avon”. His extant works include some collaboration, consisting of about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, the authorship of some of which is uncertain. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.

L. Frank Baum (1856–1919) was an American storyteller best known for creating the magical Land of Oz. He worked in many creative fields—including theater, journalism, and retail—before turning to children’s books. His lively imagination and playful sense of wonder led him to write stories filled with unusual characters, adventure, and heart. Baum’s tales, especially The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, have delighted generations of readers and helped shape the world of modern fantasy for children.