William Shakespeare is generally seen as among the greatest writers of the English language, writing approximately 38 plays and 154 sonnets, as well as a diversity of other poems. Shakespeare is considered to be England's national poet. Conway Stewart is proud to celebrate the life of William Shakespeare with a special limited edition. Shakespeare was born on 23 April, 1564 and raised in the picturesque Tudor market town of Stratford-upon-Avon. During the sixteenth century, Stratford-upon-Avon was an important agricultural centre and market town, licensed by Richard I in the twelfth century. Shakespeare's works have been translated into countless languages and his plays are repeatedly performed all around the world. He is probably the most quoted writer in literature. The Conway Stewart Shakespeare is a fitting tribute to this greatest of English writers, featuring a scene from one of his most memorable works, Romeo and Juliet on the barrel, while the cap is adorned with the likeness of Shakespeare himself, taken from the famous engraving in the First Folio of Shakespeare's works. The Conway Stewart Shakespeare Limited Edition has been created using the art of airbrush and hand painting to evoke scenes from one of his earliest theatrical triumphs, and is thought to be the classic but tragic love story. Conway Stewart's renowned airbrush artist executes this artwork with painstaking care and attention to detail. The technique used allows for a combination of fine detail and beautiful, flowing spreads of color. As with all Conway Stewart writing instruments, the solid 18-carat gold nib, it uses a reliable cartridge converter filling mechanism and is packaged in a deluxe packaging. This is limited 25 pieces worldwide.