Which of types literature did William Shakespeare not write?

William Shakespeare wrote in many genres, including:

* Plays: He is best known for his plays, which can be further categorized into comedies, tragedies, histories, and romances.

* Poetry: He wrote sonnets, narrative poems like "Venus and Adonis," and long poems like "The Rape of Lucrece."

He did not write novels. The novel as a genre did not really come into its own until the 18th century, long after Shakespeare's lifetime.