Is Shakespeare Overrated?

Well, I can't help but feel that whatever I say now doesn't really matter, for several reasons

1) Whether I think he is overrated or not, we are still going to continue studying him

2) I am no expert on his works, and frankly do not feel I am in a position to critique him just yet, but I'm going to try anyway

Personally, I can very much understand why Shakespeare is so highly valued. He has written many plays, tackling many different important themes, that have lasted throughout the ages and help give some insight on the world of theater back in Elizabethan times. He is also a beacon in terms of literature, again possibly our "Greatest" example of Elizabethan literature. Though I am not a fan of sonnets, Shakespeare has instilled in me a deep respect for sonnets, and the difficulty required to write a sonnet successfully, in terms of both beauty and effectiveness. His sonnets also give us a glimpse of his psychology and Elizabethan lifestyle. All of these aspects combined make Shakespeare a landmark in history, and hence no, I do not believe Shakespeare is overrated.