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"Bard" is a generic word in English, especially old English, for a poet and teller of tales. Shakespeare is properly called "The bard of Avon", which he has been called almost since his own time. In modern usage, it has become shortened to just "the bard", which makes it sound like he was the only one - he wasn't.
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What were Shakespeare's nicknames?
He was known as England's national poet or the Bard of Avon. Today he is often known as the Common Bard.
What other title is Shakespeare often known as?
The Bard short for The Bard of Avon.
What was William Shakesperes nick name?
William Shakespeare was known by the nickname "The Bard of Avon."
What four letter word would shakespeare be known by?
The Bard.
What does Shakespeare's nickname mean?
William Shakespeare is a famous English poet, dramatist and playwright. He is famously called The Bard of Avon, derived from his hometown which is Stratford-upon-Avon.
How did Shakespeare become the bard of Avon?
Somebody decided to call him that. It's a nickname.
Why is shakespeare nicknamed The Bard?
"Bard" means "poet" and Shakespeare is the poet par excellence.
What word beginning with'b'is Shakespeare often referred to as?
Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
Why is Shakespeare known as the bard?
A bard is a poet and minstrel. The word is of Celtic origin. It was given as a title to Shakespeare: the "Bard of Avon" or the poet of Avon (after the Avon river which flows through his hometown Stratford on Avon). Shakespeare's reputation is so huge among English poets that he's often called just "the Bard", and unless you qualify it, that's what is meant nowadays when you use the word.
What English author was known as the bard of Avon?
William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
Who is known as 'Bird of Avon'?
William Shakespeare is the 'Bard of Avon' - not 'Bird of Avon'
Which famous English poet and playwright is known as Bard of Avon?
William Shakespeare is known as the Bard of Avon. He was an influential English playwright and poet, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language. His works include plays like "Romeo and Juliet," "Hamlet," and "Macbeth."
