ГДЗ Английский язык за 8 класс Афанасьева, Михеева, Баранова - Rainbow English - Учебник. Часть 1Unit 2 – Step 6 – 11

🔊 William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is an internationally renowned playwright, poet and writer. Many of Shakespeare's works have been translated into Russian. William Shakespeare, whose biography contains many secrets and mysteries, is the author of many plays, such as "Hamlet", "Romeo and Juliet", "Othello" and others. 🔊 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. He spent his childhood in a large wealthy family, he was the third child among seven brothers and sisters. 🔊 Researchers of the life and work of Shakespeare suggest that he received his education first at the grammar school of Stratford, and then continued his studies at the school of King Edward the Sixth. At the age of eighteen, he starts a family. A girl named Ann becomes his chosen one. The writer's family had three children. 🔊 At the age of 20, Shakespeare left his hometown and moved to London. His life there is not easy: in order to earn money, he is forced to agree to any work 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 received the name "Globe" and moved to a new building. The material condition of William Shakespeare is getting much better. 🔊 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 roughly divided into four periods. 🔊 Early on, he creates comedies and poems. At this time, he wrote such works as "Two Verona", "The Taming of the Shrew", "The Comedy of Errors". 🔊 Later, romantic works appeared: "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, and King Lear. 🔊 The master's latest works are characterized by a refined style and graceful poetic skill. "Antony and Cleopatra", "Coriolanus" are the pinnacle of poetic art. 🔊 An interesting fact is the evaluation of the works of William Shakespeare by critics. So Bernard Shaw considered Shakespeare to be 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 TS Eliot said: "Shakespeare's plays will always be modern." 🔊 Within the framework of a short biography of Shakespeare, it is impossible to tell in detail about the life of the writer and analyze his works. In order to appreciate 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.