All's Well That Ends Well

by William Shakespeare

All's Well That Ends Well is a comedy that was written by William Shakespeare in 1605. The play centers around an orphan named Helena who falls hopelessly in love with Count Bertram and does everything she can to win his affection. Will she succeed or will the difference in their social class keep them apart? William Shakespeare, the Bard of Avon, is known for his many sonnets and plays that have stood the test of time. Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon. He married at a young age and had three children. At age 21, Shakespeare began to have success in his business venture, an acting company known as the King's Men. He also began writing at this time and would ultimately complete many of the most famous works in all of literature. Shakespeare's plays were well-loved from the beginning and even today his popularity remains unparalleled. The cause of Shakespeare's death is unknown, but he is honored today in Westminster Abbey in the Poet's Corner.