Shakespeare^s first plays were written in the conventional style of the day. Soon, however, Shakespeare began to adapt the traditional styles to his own purposes., The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, William Shakespeare, Jainco Publishing House, 9788189474423, William Shakespeare (1564-1616). ‘The Bard of Avon’, English poet and playwright wrote the famous 154 Sonnets and numerous highly successful and quoted dramatic works including The Tragedy of the Prince of Denmark and Hamlet. 