Shakespeare. The Greatest writer in History
Memorial Theatre in Stratford-on-Avon. William Shakespeare. The greatest English poet and dramatist.
There were 8 children in their family, 4 girls and 4 boys. But two eldest girls died at an early age. William was the third child.
He studied at a grammar school. It began early in the morning and ended late in the evening. He learned Latin, Greek and many other interesting subjects. But it was very hard.
After finishing grammar school, he was a teacher at the same school. At the age of 18 he married Ann Hathaway.
When he was 21 years old he left for London. Soon he began to write plays.
William Shakespeare, was born in April 1564 at Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford – prosperous, self-governing market town.The Avon – a pretty river. Stratford Grammar School.Mary Arden, the poet’s mother, was a daughter of rich man.John Shakespeare, the poet’s father, was the town officers and dealer in corn and meat.
The Birthplace in Henley Street. This unassuming house has been called the ‘most honored monument of the world’s greatest genius'. It holds a priceless collection of Shakespeare relics.
The Collegiate Church. The Collegiate Church of the HolyTrinity,Stratford,is the place where Shakespeare worshipped and where he lies buried.
Shakespeare’s Centre. The headquarters of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust are located in the Shakespeare Centre close beside the Birthplace itself in Henley Street. The striking modern buildings of the centre ‘ house important collections of Shakespearian material.
The Royal Shakespeare Theatre. The 1412-seater Royal Shakespeare Theatre is one of the world’s leading centres for performances, training and lifelong learning.
The Shakespeare Hotel. The Shakespeare Hotel, in Chapel Street is a fine example of the half-timbered building style which gives so much of its character to the town.
Sometimes he worked as an actor. But the actors did not have their own theatre, that why they built a theatre and called it “Globe”.
Shakespeare as a play-writer. Tragedies:1595 Romeo and Juliet1601 Hamlet1604 Othello1606 King Lear/Macbeth1607 Anthony and Cleopatra/ Timon of Athens1608 CoriolanusComedies1590 The Comedy of Errors1596 A Midsummer Night’s Dream1601 Twelfth Night1611 The Winter’s Tale1613 The Two Noble KinsmenHistories1590-1592 King Henry VI( V,IV)King Richard, King John
Творчество Шекспира составляет целую эпоху в развитии мировой драматургии.Творческий путь Шекспира подразделяется на 3 периода: 1-й период – комедии, исторические хроники, сонеты. 2-й период – трагедии. 3-й период – пьесы, действия которых перенесено в необыденную, иногда сказочную обстановку.
William Shakespeare was buried here in 1616. These 4 lines are said to have been written by himself. “Good friend, for Jesus' sake, forbear To did the dust enclosed here; Blessed be he that spores these stones, And cursed be he that moves my bones”.Shakespeare's monument in Westminster Abbey.A memorial statue of Shakespeare is set up in Poet’s Corner.
“Romeo and Juliet”- an optimistic tragedy. Staged in all kinds of theatres. This wonderful love stores is about two lovers Romeo and Juliet. Unfortunately, they died, but they didn’t stop loving each other. They stayed young forever!Высоко-поэтическая пьеса о любви, великом чувстве, связывающем людей на всю жизнь, для которого даже смерть не преграда. С.Прокофьев «Джульетта-девочка» из балета «Ромео и Джульетта»
“Hamlet” is a great philosophical tragedy. It is the story of a man who loved good and hated evil who loved truth and hated lies.The character of Hamlet is one of the most difficult in world literature.This role was played by the best actors of all times and peoples.John Gielgud was the best in the role of Hamlet in England.Russian poet and actor Vladimir Vysotsky was brilliant in our country.
“Othello” is a play about love and jealousy, a play about a person who believed the lie and killed his wife whom he loved dearly.
“King Lear” is the story of a man who was so proud so egoistic that he could not understand a world around him. He heard only what he wanted to hear; he saw only what he wanted to see.
Shakespeare as a poet Let not my love be call’d idolatry,Nor my beloved as idol show,Since all alike my songs and praises beTo one, of one, still such, and ever so.Kind is my love today, tomorrow kind,Still constant in a wondrous excellence,Therefore my verse, to constancy confin’d...
William Shakespeare (1564-1616)-an ornament to the English Household. William Shakespeare