1. Early Career (1585-1592):
- Arrived in London and began writing plays.
- Associated with acting companies like the Lord Chamberlain's Men.
2. First Period of Success (1593-1600):
- Wrote some of his most famous comedies and histories, including "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Twelfth Night," "Richard III," and "Henry V."
- Established himself as a successful playwright.
3. Second Period of Success (1601-1608):
- Wrote his greatest tragedies, including "Hamlet," "Othello," "King Lear," and "Macbeth."
- Explored themes of love, loss, power, and mortality.
4. Third Period (1609-1613):
- Wrote tragicomedies or "romances," such as "The Tempest," "The Winter's Tale," and "Cymbeline."
- Combined elements of comedy and tragedy.
5. Retirement (1613-1616):
- Retired to Stratford-upon-Avon, his hometown.
- Continued writing but produced fewer plays.
6. Legacy:
- Shakespeare died in 1616, leaving behind a vast body of work.
- His plays have been translated into many languages and performed worldwide.
- Considered one of the greatest writers in the English language.