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Everyone knows the name of the great classic of English literature, William Shakespeare, whose biography contains many secrets and riddles.
He is a world famous playwright, poet and writer.
Many of Shakespeare's works have been translated into Russian.
Childhood years
The exact date of the birth of the future talented writer has not been preserved.
It is believed that he was born in Stratford upon Avon in April 1564.
It is known for certain that on April 26, he was baptized in a local church.
His childhood was spent in a wealthy family with many children, he was the third child among seven brothers and sisters.
Youth time
Researchers of Shakespeare's life and work suggest that he received his education first at the Stratford Grammar School, and then continued his studies at the school of King Edward the Sixth.
At the age of eighteen, he starts a family.
His chosen one becomes a pregnant girl named Ann.
The writer's family had three children.
Life in London
At the age of 20, Shakespeare leaves his hometown, moves to London.
There, his life is not easy: in order to earn money, he is forced to accept any job in the theater.
Then he is trusted to play small roles.
In 1603, his plays appeared on the stage of the theater and Shakespeare became a co owner of a troupe called "The King's Servants".
Later, the theater gets the name "Globe", moves to a new building.
William Shakespeare's financial condition is getting much better.
Literary activity
The first book of the writer was published in 1594.
She brought him success, money and recognition.
Despite this, the writer continues to work in the theater.
Shakespeare's literary work can be divided into four periods.
At an early stage, he creates comedies and poems.
At this time, he wrote such works as" The Two Veronese"," The Taming of the Shrew","The Comedy of Errors".
Later, romantic works appear: "A Midsummer Night's Dream", "The Merchant of Venice".
The most profound philosophical books appear in the third period of his work.
It was during these years that Shakespeare created the plays "Hamlet", "Othello", "King Lear".
The last works of the master are characterized by a refined syllable and elegant poetic skill.
"Antony and Cleopatra", "Coriolanus" are the pinnacle of poetic art.
Critical evaluation
An interesting fact is the evaluation of the works of William Shakespeare by critics.
So Bernard Shaw considered Shakespeare an outdated writer compared to Ibsen.
Leo Tolstoy has repeatedly expressed doubts about Shakespeare's dramatic talent.
And yet the talent and genius of the great classic is an indisputable fact.
As the famous poet T. S. Eliot said: "Shakespeare's plays will always be modern."
Within the framework of a brief biography of Shakespeare, it is impossible to tell in detail about the writer's life and analyze his works.
In order to evaluate the personality and creative heritage, it is necessary to read the works and get acquainted with the works of literary critics about the life and work of William Shakespeare.
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Date of birth April 23, 1564
Zodiac sign Taurus
Date of death 23 April 1616
Place of birth England, Stratford upon Avon
Full name (rus) William Shakespeare
Full name (English) William Shakespeare
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