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William ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare (April 23, 1564 – April 23, 1616) - was the greatest English (April 23, 1564 – April 23, 1616) - was the greatest English poet and dramatist of the XVI century. Shakespeare is an author of 17 comedies, poet and dramatist of the XVI century. Shakespeare is an author of 17 comedies, 10 chronicles, 11 tragedies, 5 poems and a cycle of 154 sonnets10 chronicles, 11 tragedies, 5 poems and a cycle of 154 sonnets

Few details survive life of the great playwright. His first biography was written by Nicaise Few details survive life of the great playwright. His first biography was written by Nicaise Rowe and it was published in 1709 (100 years after his death).Rowe and it was published in 1709 (100 years after his death).

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The era in which he lived and worked is called The era in which he lived and worked is called Renaissance. It amazes with the rise of the spirit, great Renaissance. It amazes with the rise of the spirit, great faith in human creativity. The art did not play such a faith in human creativity. The art did not play such a significant role in society and it never has been so significant role in society and it never has been so majestically beautiful as in Shakespeare’s era.majestically beautiful as in Shakespeare’s era.

Intelligence, experience, knowledgeIntelligence, experience, knowledge increasingly increasingly in people prized during the Renaissance. in people prized during the Renaissance. Conductor Conductor of of faith in the human personality, in faith in the human personality, in her spiritual abilities were scientists, her spiritual abilities were scientists, philosophers, writers and artists. People called philosophers, writers and artists. People called them humanists.them humanists.

Shakespeare began to perform as a playwright/dramatist in the end of 80 years of the XVI century. Researchers believe that the first he has refined and "updated" existing plays, and then he went on to creating his own compositions.

Shakespeare's plays enjoyed great popularity, but only a few viewers knew his name at Shakespeare's plays enjoyed great popularity, but only a few viewers knew his name at that time because viewers get attention to the actor’s work for the first time. that time because viewers get attention to the actor’s work for the first time. Shakespeare's plays were very popular, but no one read his plays because poet appealed Shakespeare's plays were very popular, but no one read his plays because poet appealed to actors. to actors.

Usually Shakespeare's dramaUsually Shakespeare's dramas s divided into four periods, but sometimes the first and second divided into four periods, but sometimes the first and second merged into one. Dividing into four periods easier toknow and understand has plays. At the merged into one. Dividing into four periods easier toknow and understand has plays. At the same time, the division into three periods as warranted and creates great visibility.same time, the division into three periods as warranted and creates great visibility.

The first period – from 1590 to 1601 – when he wrote histories, comedies and sonnets.The first period – from 1590 to 1601 – when he wrote histories, comedies and sonnets.The best The best compositioncompositions of that period are:s of that period are:1)1) The Comedy of Errors – 1591The Comedy of Errors – 15912)2) The two Gentlemen of Verona – 1592The two Gentlemen of Verona – 15923)3) Much Ado About Nothing – 1599Much Ado About Nothing – 15994)4) The Passionate Pilgrim – 1599The Passionate Pilgrim – 15995)5) King Henry VI – 1592King Henry VI – 1592

The second period – from 1601 to 1608 – was the period of tragedies.The second period – from 1601 to 1608 – was the period of tragedies.

The third period – from 1608 to 1612 – when he wrote mostly tragi-comedies.The third period – from 1608 to 1612 – when he wrote mostly tragi-comedies.

These three periods are sometimes called optimistic, pessimistic and romantic.These three periods are sometimes called optimistic, pessimistic and romantic.

The best tragedies of that period are:The best tragedies of that period are:1)1) Hamlet, Prince of Denmark – 1602Hamlet, Prince of Denmark – 16022)2) Troilus and Cressida – 1603Troilus and Cressida – 16033)3) Othello, the Moor of Venice – 1604Othello, the Moor of Venice – 16044)4) King Lear – 1605King Lear – 16055)5) Antony and Cleopatra – 1607Antony and Cleopatra – 1607

The best plays of that period are:The best plays of that period are:1)1) Cymberline – 1610Cymberline – 16102)2) The Winter’s Tale – 1610The Winter’s Tale – 16103)3) The Tempest – 1611The Tempest – 16114)4) Henry VIII – 1613Henry VIII – 1613

He that is thy friend indeed,He that is thy friend indeed,He will help thee in thy He will help thee in thy need:need:If thou sorrow, he will weep;If thou sorrow, he will weep;If thou wake, he cannot If thou wake, he cannot sleep;sleep;Thus of every grief in heartThus of every grief in heartHe with thee does bear a He with thee does bear a part.part.These are certain signs to These are certain signs to knowknowFaithful friend from Faithful friend from flattering foe.flattering foe.

My favorite lines of William Shakespeare are lines of work My favorite lines of William Shakespeare are lines of work "The Passionate Pilgrim", 1599"The Passionate Pilgrim", 1599. I know it . I know it by heartby heart. It is. It is very very vital. It show how to distinguish “… faithful friend from vital. It show how to distinguish “… faithful friend from flattering foe”.flattering foe”.